The Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) allows students to combine coursework with extensive independent research in social work. It encourages an advanced practice-oriented and theoretical approach, and supports self-directed, lifelong learning.
A Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) candidate must receive an average grade of at least H3 (65%) or better to be eligible for the award of the degree.
Students who complete the masters will:
The Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) is comprised of 150 credit points. Students complete a thesis of 30,000 words, the Research Processes subject, and one elective.
Credit points: Total 150 points.
Duration: 1.5 years full-time / 3 years part-time
Attendance: Students are regularly required to attend the relevant postgraduate research seminars organised by Social Work.
Electives: Not all of these subjects will be available every year. Some may be on a two year cycle. Students may vary their course plans by negotiation with the Course Coordinator if they wish to undertake a specific specialist or elective subject.
| Subject type | Code | Title | Credit points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mandated | or | Thesis FT (full-time, 30,000 words) or Thesis PT (part-time, 30,000 words) | 125
125 |
| Mandated | 196777 | Research Processes | 12.5 |
| Elective (Choose 1) | 196505 | Advanced Child and Family Practice* | 12.5 |
| 196508 | Researching Social Work Practice* | 12.5 | |
| 196515 | Managing Human Service Organisations* | 12.5 | |
| 196516 | Ageing, Social Work & Social Policy* | 12.5 | |
| 196518 | Critical Issues in Social Work | 12.5 | |
| 196519 | Issues in Women's Mental Health | 12.5 | |
| 196520 | Advanced Psychodynamic Perspectives | 12.5 | |
| 196521 | Advanced Practice with Groups* | 12.5 | |
| 196523 | Serious Mental Illness: Policy & Practice* | 12.5 | |
| 196524 | Managing People in the Human Services* | 12.5 | |
| 196525 | Social Work in Health* | 12.5 | |
| 196526 | Advanced Clinical Practice | 12.5 | |
| 196527 | Psychosocial Themes in Health Practice* | 12.5 | |
| 196528 | Depression and Anxiety* | 12.5 | |
| TOTAL | 150 |
* Not offered in 2009