Master of Advanced Social Work Practice

What will you study

To complete the Master of Advanced Social Work Practice, you must complete 64 credit points.

Core

• Advanced Social Work Practice Theory

Compulsory subjects

• Future Directions in Social Work

OR

• Social Work and Human Services Dissertation (16 credit points)
• Human Services Research Methods

Restricted electives

Students enrolled in SWK506 select six subjects from the following:

Students enrolled in SWK507 and SWK504 choose four subjects from the following:

• Understanding Children from Adversity
• Social Work Practice in Mental Health
• Leadership in Human Services Practice
• Mediation: Processes and Uses
• Contemporary Management
• Public Sector Management
• Law, Ethics and Human Rights
• Social Work and Social Policy Practice
• Human Services Research Methods
• Contemporary Theories for Case Management
• End of Life and Palliative Care Issues in Ageing
• Human Resource Management
• Values and Conflict in Organisations
• Dispute Resolution: Methods and Results

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

Students must have completed an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited qualification, such as a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) or, for international students,  an equivalent qualification that confers eligibility to practise as a registered or accredited social worker in their own country.

Language requirements

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.  Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree, which would mean completing your qualification quickly. Please find. Learn how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

• Self-direct professional learning to maintain and improve expert knowledge and skills in social work practice.
• Critically appraise social work research, theory, policy and practice.
• Use the findings of social work research to inform practice.
• Articulate advanced social work practice knowledge in a chosen area.
• Apply expert knowledge and skills to policy and practice leadership roles.
• Apply evidence-informed knowledge and skills to respond to contemporary issues, challenges and future directions in social work practice and the profession.

Career outcomes

The Master of Advanced Social Work Practice is a career-enhancing online qualification that will further your expertise as a dynamic, reflective practising social worker. This social work course will give you a competitive edge in your bid for career advancement or promotion by representing ideal preparation for management, policy and practice leadership roles.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Average 2025 first-year fee: $25,840 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 32 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 64 credit points (normally eight units) per year. A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of units.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible.