Master of Social Work (Thesis)

Course 802AT (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Year and Campus: 2015
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Research Higher Degree
Duration & Credit Points: Students are expected to complete this research in 1.50 years full time, or equivalent part time.

Coordinator

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Contact

Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
MDHS Student Centre / Learning and Teaching Unit
Level 1, Brownless Biomedical Library
The University of Melbourne, Victoria 3010, Australia

Telephone: + 61 3 8344 5890

Email: mdhs-rhd@unimelb.edu.au

Web: http://research.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-researchers

Future Student Questions: http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/contact

Course Overview:

This course is being phased out and is not open for applications. Interested applicants should refer to the Master of Philosophy.

The degree is designed for candidates to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research in social work. A candidate will have appropriately experienced supervisor/s and an Advisory Committee who in consultation with the candidate, arranges a course of supervised research designed to suit the individual requirements and interests of the candidate. A candidate may be required to supplement their research program by attendance at, or enrolment in, additional subjects if considered necessary by the supervisor(s). All students are required to attend departmental seminars over the period of their candidature. Students will produce a 30,000-40,000 word thesis that is examined externally. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. An honours grade of at least H2B (70%) must be attained to qualify for the award of the masters degree.

Duration

  • The normal period of candidature is one year for full-time candidates with the possibility of up to 6 months extension.
  • All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 6 months full-time research at the University in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up their research within a University community and environment.
  • Normally the entire degree is undertaken at the University.
  • To be eligible to submit a thesis students must be enrolled in their course for the minimum period of 6 months full-time equivalent.

Policies

A range of University policies and procedures apply to students enrolled in Higher Degrees by Research.

Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the masters will:

  • acquire advanced research skills;
  • undertake a major thesis which is relevant to social work practice and/or social policy.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

Thesis 30,000 words (100 points per year).

Subject Options:
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Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year
Entry Requirements:

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Core Participation Requirements:

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's courses. This course requires all students to enrol in subjects where they must actively and safely contribute to clinical/field work activities. Students who feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Course Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://research.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/graduate-researchers

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