Program Overview

Specialist Certificate in Advanced Social Work

Overview

The Specialist Certificate in Advanced Social Work provides advanced skills relevant to social work practice and social policy, addressing the complex and growing challenges faced by this sector. This course develops leadership skills and connections in the community and health and services sector, equipping students to make a profound impact on the health and well-being of individuals and society.

Course Details

• Course code: SC-ASW
• Duration: 6 months part-time
• Location: Online
• Fees: AUD $8,000 (2025 indicative first year fee)
• Note: Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Who is this Course For?

This course is designed to prepare social workers for leadership and specialist roles in the health, mental health, and human services sectors. It is suitable for qualified social workers at varying stages of their careers, including recent graduates, established practitioners, and those seeking to advance their careers or move into a new field of professional practice.

International Students

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia, as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and is not registered with CRICOS.

Course Aims

By undertaking this course, students will:

• Push the boundaries of knowledge
• Understand and benefit from evidence-informed practice
• Respond to problems affecting individuals, families, communities, and organisations
• Develop a deep understanding of knowledge, policy, and research as it relates to their practice
• Learn from leading academics who conduct evidence-based research in the fields of health, mental health, child and family welfare, ageing, social policy, policy evaluation, and leadership

Pathways

By successfully completing this course, students may be eligible for credit toward the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work and the Master of Advanced Social Work. Students may also be interested in the following courses:

• Specialist Certificate in Implementation Science
• Specialist Certificate in Service Navigation If not a qualified social worker but having an undergraduate degree in a field related to health and human services, students may be interested in one of the Health and Human Services courses.

Related Study Areas

• Health
• Health sciences
• Science
• Social work

Acknowledgement

The University acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Owners of the unceded lands on which we work, learn, and live. We pay respect to Elders past, present, and future and acknowledge the importance of Indigenous knowledge in the Academy.