Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Subjects

For each 8 point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, residential schools, or examinations.

If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Full subject list

Graduation requirements

As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.Full subject list
The course consists of 11 core subjects, two compulsory field education subject and a restricted elective.

Core subjects (88 points)

HCS406 Social Work and Human Rights
HCS507 Social Work Theory and Practice 1 - Foundations of Practice
HCS508 Social Work Theory and Practice 2 - Micro Practice
HCS509 Social Work Theory and Practice 3 - Mezzo Level Practice
HCS511 Social Work Theory and Practice 4 - Macro Practice and Professional Identity
HCS518 Social Work Fields of Practice 1
HCS519 Social Work Fields of Practice 2 - Mandated Practice
HCS532 Law for the Human Services
SPE502 Social Work and Social Policy Practice
SWK423 Ethics and Social Work Practice
SWK504 Human Services Research Methods

Compulsory Fieldwork placement subject (32 points)

HCS505 Social Work Field Education 1 (16)
and
HCS506 Social Work Field Education 2 (16) *

* With Course Director's approval, HCS506 may be replaced by SWK424 Social Work Field Education 2 (16).

Restricted Electives (8 points)

Students choose one from the following:
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There are minimum Academic and English Language requirements for admission to Charles Sturt University courses. These requirements ensure that our students have the best chance for success. Minimum requirements can vary from country to country, so please take some time to review our entry requirements before starting your application. If you cannot find the requirements for your country please contact us.

Please note: in line with our admissions policy, if you intend to study in Australia on a student visa you must be at least 18 years old by the course start date.