Course Catalogue

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Be an agent of change and make a difference in the lives of families, individuals and communities. Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in a diverse range of practice contexts including urban, regional and remote and international settings. As an AASW-accredited course, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers and will be a part of a growing and diverse CDU social work alumni. During the course, you will explore themes and concepts such as social justice, human rights, critical reflection and supervision, culturally responsive practice, research and advocacy. Students will complete two placements in the field to further consolidate classroom learning with real world practice.

Field placements in the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) are undertaken in the second semester of each year and provide students with direct and indirect practice opportunities within a host organisation. Each placement requires the completion of 500 hours.

This is an AASW-accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards. As a graduate, you will be eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

As a graduate of the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) degree, you will develop key skills in critical thinking and working with persons of diverse backgrounds. Career opportunities exist in fields such as drug and alcohol, family violence, working with children and families, refugee and humanitarian contexts, social policy, justice, First Nations organisations, not-for-profit sector, government sector including child protection, health, education, residential and aged care, international development, social policy and research.