Program Overview
The Advanced Social Work Practice at Charles Sturt University is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Advanced Social Work Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 2,800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Bathurst, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Advanced Social Work Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Human Services Research Methods
- Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
- Human Services Research Methods
- Advanced Social Work Practice Theory
- Social Policy Reading Subject
- Social Work and Human Services Dissertation (16)
- Social Work and Mental Health Practice
- Human Resource Management
- Ageing Bodies, Ageing Minds
- Ageing and Professional Practice
- Issues in Dementia Care and Communication
- Contemporary Issues in Gerontology
- Ageing,Policy and Social Construction
- Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare
- Issues in Leisure and Health
- Project Management/Community Leisure and Health
- Management Theory and Practice
- Public Sector Management
- Law, Ethics and Human Rights
- Advanced Social Policy Analysis and Planning (16 points)
- Social Work and Social Policy Practice
- International Social Development
- Child and Adolescent Welfare in Aboriginal Communities
- Case Management
- Working in Child Protection
- Addiction Studies
- Ethics and Social Welfare
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements for postgraduate study vary and may include one or more of the following:
previous study in a related field
previous study in a different field
relevant work experience
professional accreditation or registration in a relevant field.
Check the online course information for specific requirements for the postgraduate courses you are interested in studying.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 2,800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 2,800 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Charles Sturt University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Charles Sturt University
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, Australia
Charles Sturt University is an Australian multi-campus public university located in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. Established in 1989, it was named in honour of...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2024-02-18
- Start Date 2018-03-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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