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Information for international students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Commence 2009
Semester 1: 23 February
Semester 2: 20 July
Application for 2009
Semester 1: 15 December
Semester 2: 15 June
This enables practising social workers to build on their knowledge of advanced social work theory and practice, and research methods.
The course is open to social work graduates with a minimum of two years' experience as a professional social worker.
Areas available for study include family-based practice, community and statutory practice, gender and cultural issues, issues of disability, as well as management.
The graduate diploma is intended for people who already hold a degree but who wish to undertake further study so that they can obtain advanced qualifications in a specific area of expertise, or possibly also proceed to a master's degree.
It will also facilitate the development of a variety of generic skills which will complement specialised or professional degrees.
The course involves full-time study for one year, or equivalent part-time (up to a maximum four years). International students may only study on a full-time basis.
The program involves two compulsory units and a choice of a range of other advanced-level social work units, to a total value of 48 points.
OR any other semester unit to the value of six points from another postgraduate program at this University approved by the Dean, as recommended by the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies.
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.
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
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Email: arts.faculty@uwa.edu.au