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This course requires you to complete a research program in social work, to attend research seminars and submit a thesis on an approved subject. Areas of study include: social work practice, social policy, intellectual disability, ageing, child and family welfare, health, and mental health. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 – Masters Degree by Research. This degree will prepare you for a professional career in industry or academic research, higher education, and can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This course requires you to complete a research program in social work, to attend research seminars and submit a thesis on an approved subject. Areas of study include: social work practice, social policy, intellectual disability, ageing, child and family welfare, health, and mental health. The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 – Masters Degree by Research. This degree will prepare you for a professional career in industry or academic research, higher education, and can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.
Admission Requirements
6.5+
58+
79+
176+
In order to apply for Master's by research candidature, you will normally require either: a) the satisfactory completion of an Australian Bachelor's degree with an honours year with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline; OR b) qualification of La Trobe University or a recognised tertiary institution which is deemed by the Board of Graduate Research to be equivalent to the qualification specified in (a) above; OR c) a Bachelor's degree without strengthened by additional qualifications or the demonstrated possession of research skills or publications of an especially meritorious nature, approved by the Board of Graduate Research as an acceptable basis for admission to candidature. Some additional preliminary studies may need to be undertaken.
2 Years
Jan
Feb
International
39,200 AUD
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Master of Social Work (Research)
Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
24 monthsProgramme duration
39,200 AUDTuition Fee/year
Social WorkMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 – Masters Degree by Research.
This degree will prepare you for a professional career in industry or academic research, higher education, and can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 – Masters Degree by Research.
This degree will prepare you for a professional career in industry or academic research, higher education, and can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.
Admission Requirements
International
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