Master of Social Work

at University of South Australia

Building on knowledge and skills already attained through previous study, you will explore topics such as:
 

• social work values
• ethics and identity
• human rights
• current social issues
• mental health
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
• child protection
• cross cultural practice

A portion of this degree will include practicum, with the remaining courses in social policy and social work theory. There is a major focus on leadership, innovation and research driven practice.

Students are required to undertake Criminal History Checks through the Department of Human Services (DHS) for Working with Children, in the Aged Care Sector and in Disability Services; obtain a SAPOL National Police Record Check; completed a one-day Safe Environments for Children and Young People course; and the University's online module, Undertaking a Safe Student Placement. Some placements may also require students to hold a current driver's licence and/or additional requirements as requested by a specific placement provider.

English Language Requirements:
IELTS score of 7.0; TOEFL iBT score of 94 with no band less than 22; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 600 with TWE of 5.0; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 186; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 65 with no communicative score less than 65; CELUSA score of AE6.

FEES 

AUD$ 31,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)
for students enrolled

Social work requires a strong commitment to and passion for social justice and human rights. 

Careers to consider:
 

• Aged care worker: provide personal, physical and emotional support to older people who need assistance with everyday living
• Community development officer: employed by a city, neighbourhood or other municipality to ensure the growth, health and vitality of a region
• Correctional services officer: aid in the rehabilitation and counselling of offenders
• Domestic violence victim services officer: counsel, investigate and report on incidences of domestic violence
• Disability services officer: provide support for people in the community with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities
• Social planner: a pivotal role in creating liveable, sustainable communities; social planners create strategic policy and action that policy in order to meet the needs and wants of the people