Master of Social Work

The Master of Advanced Social Work (MASW) encourages an advanced practice-oriented and theoretical approach to learning as a means of ensuring close links between social work theory and practice and to support self-directed and life-long learning.

As a graduate you will bring a broad range of skills and maturity to the program having already completed a first degree, and worked for a minimum of two years in the field. You are therefore well-placed for preparation as a leader within the social work profession. You are encouraged to achieve cultural sensitivity and the capacity to engage across cultures and internationally. The program ensures academic excellence by utilising the skills of specialists working within the specialist fields.

The course leads to a Master of Advanced Social Work (MASW).

As a graduates of the Master of Advanced Social Work you will achieve the following skills:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving;
• A positive attitude to the acquisition of knowledge;
• Intercultural sensitivity;
• Communication skills;
• Planning and time management;
• Teamwork skills;

The MASW is comprised of 100 credit points of coursework subjects. You will complete a mandated Advanced Professional Practice subject (37.5 points) and a range of specialist and elective theory coursework subjects contributing to either a generic or specialisation award.

Course structures for the generic and specialty areas can be found at the School of Social Work website: http://www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au/futurestudents/sap/masw/structure

You must enrol in the mandated and specialist elective subjects for your chosen specialisation and discuss all other electives with your Course Coordinator. Electives can be considered during your course planning exercise undertaken with your Course Coordinator at the commencement of your enrolment. You can enrol in elective subjects offered outside of the School of Social work, subject to prior approval by your Course Coordinator.

Please visit the School of Social Work website for Admission Requirements:

http://www.socialwork.unimelb.edu.au/futurestudents/sap/masw/entryrequirements