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Social Work - 8930

Program Summary

   
 
Contact: Kerrie James - School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 2 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Session: 12
 
 
Min UOC Per Session: 4
 
 
Max UOC Per Session: 24
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 48
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of Social Work (Specialisation)
 
  

Program Description

The MSW in Counselling is a 2-year part-time program offered through the School of Social Sciences and Internaional Studies. Please note that the intake for this program occurs every 2nd year. The next intake of commencing students will be for Session 1, 2009.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

The Masters program is designed for social workers who want to consolidate and extend their knowledge and skills in counselling practice. Objectives include the development of knowledge of counselling frameworks consistent with a stengths-based and family-sensitive approach, the development of clinical skills, and the development of an appreciation of the research process in this field.

Program Structure

Students are required to complete 6 courses (48 units of credit) over 2 years.
An exit-only Graduate Diploma in Counselling Social Work is available on completion of 32 units of credit.

Year 1
Session 1
Session 2

Year 2
Session 1
Session 2
Note: Some courses are subject to prerequisite and corequisite requirements.

Academic Rules

Please refer to Program Structure for the academic requirements relating to this program.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements include an approved Bachelor's degree, eligibility for membership pf the Australian Association of Social Workers, and two years professional social work experience.

Area(s) of Specialisation

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