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 2996
HOW TO APPLY
How to apply for Social Work and Social Policy courses in 2012.
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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 will move to the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, to become part of the School of Population Health.
FEES
This enables practising social workers to build on their knowledge of advanced social work theory and practice, and research methods.
It is open to social work graduates with a minimum of two years' experience as a professional social worker.
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.
It will also facilitate the development of specific expertise in the chosen area(s) of study and a variety of generic skills which will complement specialised or professional degrees.
Course outline
The course involves full-time study for one semester, or equivalent part-time (up to a maximum two years). International students may only study on a full-time basis.
The course consists of units to a total value of 24 points.
Students may proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work on completion.
Key information
- 24 credit points
- 1 year part time
- Course code: 11270
Admission requirements
- A Bachelor of Social Work of this University (or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty) and at least two years' experience as a professionally qualified social worker.
- 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
Faculty Student Office
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 2091
Email: arts.faculty@uwa.edu.au