Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Further Information
If you would like to discuss this course or receive further information please contact:
Social Work Office
Ph: (+61 8) 6488 2990
HOW TO APPLY
How to apply for Social Work and Social Policy courses.
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APPLICATION DATES 2012
Open 3 October 2011
Close 3 February 2012
START DATES 2012
Semester One 2012
27 February
DOCUMENTS
Along with your application form please be aware that you will need to provide original or certified documents, including:
- Proof of Citizenship / Residency Status
- All non-UWA academic transcripts
- If you have a non-English speaking background you may need Proof of English Proficiency
- If you have documents in different names you will need Proof of Name Change
- Any relevant CV, work experience, or related clearances.
CHANGES IN 2012
Please note that as of 2012 Social Work and Social Policy have moved to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, to become part of the School of Population Health.
FEES
This is for practitioners, managers, and service planners working in the field of child protection, across government and non-government agencies, who wish to focus in-depth on the specialist knowledge and skills required for this complex and demanding area of practice.
The course will be firmly rooted in the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child and the principles of strengths-based intervention, capacity building and inclusivity.
The graduate certificate is intended for people who already hold a degree but who wish to undertake further study so that they can proceed to a graduate diploma and possibly also a master's degree, or who wish to obtain advanced qualifications in a specific area of expertise.
Course outline
This is a one year part-time course designed for social work professionals in which you will study two units each semester, taught in modular format over three days. Individuals will be able to negotiate the dates with their lecturers within the two-week time periods given below.
Please note that the program and units will not be offered in 2011.
The units are:
- SWSP8619 Theory and Practice: Child Protection (29 - 31 March 2012)
- SWSP8620 Advanced Statutory Practice: Child Protection Practice (31 May - 2 June 2012)
- SWSP8621 Family-centred Practice: Child Protection (2 - 4 August 2012)
- SWSP8618 Professional Supervision and Management (20 - 22 September 2012)
Graduates may be able to apply credit from this course towards further study at Graduate Diploma or Masters level.
Career prospects
There is an increasing demand for social work practitioners to become more skilled in preferred areas of practice such as child welfare. Completing further study beyond a bachelor's degree will enhance your chances of employment as well as advancement, as you will increase your knowledge in specific areas that interest you.
Key information
- 24 credit points
- 1 year part time
- Course code: 11280
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent in an allied health profession, without honours.
- A minimum level of English Language Competence for domestic students will need to be met for all UWA coursework programs.
- A minimum level of English Language Competence for international students will need to be met for all UWA coursework programs.
Useful links
Course enquiries
Winthrop Professor Donna Chung
Postgraduate Coordinator
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 7375
Email: donna.chung@uwa.edu.au
Assistant Professor Katrina Stratton
Course Coordinator
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 2994
Email: katrina.stratton@uwa.edu.au
Administrative enquiries
Ms Rosa Catalano
Administrative Officer
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 2990
Email: rosa.catalano@uwa.edu.au