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 2012
Close 3 February 2013
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 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.
Course outline
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.
Compulsory units (6 points each)
Elective units (6 points each)
- SWSP8607 Professional Supervision
- SWSP8605 Advanced Community Practice
- SWSP8616 Mental Health Policy and Practice
- SWSP8611 Indigenous Policy and Practice
- SWSP8608 Group Work
- SWSP8613 Health and Human Development
- SWSP8614 Theory and Practice: Mental Health (non-standard period)
- SWSP8615 Advanced Statutory Practice: Mental Health (non-standard period)
- SWSP8617 Family-Centred Practice: Mental Health (non-standard period)
- SWSP8616 Mental Health policy and Practice (non-standard period)
- SWSP8619 Theory and Practice: Child Protection (available in 2012)
- SWSP8620 Advanced Statutory Practice: Child Protection (available in 2012)
- SWSP8621 Family-Centred Practice: Child Protection (available in 2012)
- SWSP8618 Professional Supervision and Management: Child Protection (available in 2012)
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.
Key information
- 48 credit points
- 1 year full time, up to 4 years part time
- Course code: 10370
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
Rosa Catalano
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 2990
Email: rosa.catalano@uwa.edu.au