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The University of Melbourne
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street
Melbourne Victoria 3010
Australia
Parkville Campus
Grattan Street
Melbourne Victoria 3010
Australia
Course details
Level of study: Postgraduate
Summary
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work provides advanced skills relevant to social work practice and social policy, and addresses the complex and growing challenges faced by this sector.
This course develops your leadership skills and connections in the community and health and services sector, and equips you to make a profound impact on the health and well-being of individuals and society.
Who is this course for?
This course is for qualified social workers at varying stages of their careers, including recent graduates, established practitioners and those seeking to advance their careers or move into a new field of professional practice.
Course aims
This course is designed to prepare social workers for leadership and specialist roles in the health, mental health and human services sector. By undertaking this course, you will push the boundaries of knowledge, understand and benefit from evidence-informed practice and then respond to the problems that affect individuals, families, communities and organisations. You will develop a deep understanding of knowledge, policy and research as it relates your practice, and learn from leading academics who conduct evidence-based research in the fields of health, mental health, child and family welfare, ageing, social policy, policy evaluation and leadership.
Course structure
To gain the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work you must complete 50 points comprised of:
- One compulsory subject, and
- Three elective subjects.
Career outcomes
According to projections, the health and community services sector will grow more rapidly than any other in the next five years*. This will create demand for high-calibre health, community services and social workers, a trend that is echoed internationally. The Advanced Social Work course allows you to take advantage of this demand.
As a graduate of this course, you will have developed the ability to engage in a critical reflection of your own practice and be able to lead effectively in this sector, with the capabilities and skills to build important connections between people and organisations.
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13,552 for the entire course | 10 Oct 2022 |
1 year part time
Read more1 year part time Self study / online (without attendance) |
The University of Melbourne Parkville Campus Grattan Street Melbourne Victoria 3010 Australia |
Entry criteria
To apply for the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work, you are required to have:
an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification (typically a BSW or MSW), which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (or equivalent)
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0);
TOEFL (paper-based test): 577 +, TWE 4.5;
TOEFL (internet-based test): 79 + (Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13);
Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 +, no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 +, no skill below 169.