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Add to your career options
Postgraduate Study
at the
School of Social Work and Human Services
Why think about postgraduate study in
Social Work or Human Services?
• Time to change your career?
• Want to obtain a formal qualification in a field you’re
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already practising in?
Want to be brought up to date with policy and practice
developments in your field?
Want to obtain a more Senior position but need to
develop a “cutting competitive edge”?
Want to “test the water” for research higher degree
study?
Why study in the School of Social
Work and Human Services?
Most experienced provider of Social Work
and Human Services education in
Queensland
Our multidisciplinary staff are recognised
nationally and internationally for their highquality practice-based research. Many are
recognised as experts in their fields, and
are actively involved in cutting-edge
research. These fields include: expertise in
social work; human services; social policy;
community development; psychology;
sociology; mental health; counselling; social
anthropology; ageing and disability.
Why study in the School of Social
Work and Human Services?
• With a focus on high-quality teaching and research, including peerto-peer learning, we aim to provide you with the skills and
knowledge needed for leadership in complex practice and policy
environments.
• We recognise that postgraduate education is a journey for students
and instructors. Along the way, we seek your feedback to better help
you reach your educational and professional goals.
• We offer different Program levels to suit students’ different needs
and reasons for doing postgraduate study
• We offer part-time and full-time study options – you decide what
suits you
Masters programs
Master of Social Work
 For qualified social workers (already AASW eligible)
 Program designed to allow you to extend your current qualifications
and practice experience or move into new areas of interest
 Completed in 1 year full time or the part time equivalent
 Degree of 1.5 years duration is available for AASW-eligible
applicants who do not hold a 4 year BSW
Master of Social Work
Core courses • SWSP7255 Theorising Social Work Practice
• SWSP7205 Professional Leadership and Supervision in Social Work
• SWSP7700 Professional Practice Portfolio for Social Work
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You will also choose from a wide range of courses in professionally relevant specialisations,
including:
– Child, Youth and Family
– Counselling
– Social Policy*
– Mental Health*
– Community Development*
Alternatively, you can choose courses from across all specialisations.
* Graduate Certificates available in these fields
Masters programs
Master of Social Work Studies (Qualifying)
 For those applicants with a non social work bachelor degree who
are interested in becoming qualified social workers
 Entry requires some demonstrated study in the social or behavioral
sciences
 Completed in 2 year full time or the part time equivalent
 Degree of 1.5 years duration is available for graduates of the
Bachelor of Human Services that is accredited with the AIWCW.
Master of Social Work Studies
Core courses cover the following • Introduction to Social Work
• Moral and Ethical Foundations
• Direct Practice Skills
• Legal Context and Social Work
• Human Development
• Social Policy
• Practice in Mental Health
• Research
• Field Placement (2 semesters)
Electives –
Students can select 2 electives from a variety of courses, including (but not limited to) –
community development, counselling, family therapy, health systems, child protection,
research project
* Above is the 2 year program. The 1.5 year program provides has less core courses, and three
electives
Masters programs
Master of Counselling
 Many people working within the human services professions
consider incidental or informal counselling to be an important part of
the work that they do. By studying the Master of Counselling you will
be provided with an in-depth knowledge base and the practical skills
of professional counselling – serving individuals, couples, families
and groups in our community.
 Completed in 2 year full time or the part time equivalent
Master of Counselling
Core courses cover the following • Interpersonal Skills in Counselling
• Theories of Counselling
• Interpersonal Skills and Processes in Counselling Among Diverse Groups
• Counselling Practicum (2 semesters)
• Ethics and Professional Practice Issues in Counselling
• Crisis Counselling
• Relationship Counselling
• Counselling & Mental Health
• Counselling & Violence Issues
• Counselling Children & Young People
• Understanding and Caring for Those Affected by Loss
• Counselling and Health and Capacity Challenges
• Family Therapy Traditions: Basic Concepts & Skills
Electives –
Students can select an elective from a variety of courses, including (but not limited to) –
Applied Gerontology, Career Guidance / Counselling, Substance Abuse and Misuse,
Population Health, Social Research, Public Health Psychology
Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Social Work
(Mental Health)
• Mental health represents a significant area of social work
practice. Mental illness is ever-present and Social Workers
need a solid skills and knowledge-base in mental health no
matter where they work.
 Available to qualified social workers
 Articulates into the Master of Social Work
 Open to domestic students only, and is studied over 1 year part time
Grad Cert in Social Work
(Mental Health)
Semester 1 courses are completed through the School of
Medicine (Psychiatry)
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PXMH7023 - Foundation Knowledge for Mental
Health Practice
PXMH7024 - Foundation Skills for Mental Health
Practice
Semester 2 Courses are completed through the School of
Social Work and Human Services
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SWSP7025 Social Work and Mental Health 1
SWSP7027 Social Work and Mental Health 2
Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Social Policy
• Offers an innovative and integrated combination of social
policy theory, policy making skills, and the latest knowledge
about principles informing contemporary policy development.
 Articulates into the Master of Social Work (AASW-eligible
applicants), Graduate Diploma in Governance and Public Policy and
the Masters of Governance and Public Policy
 Open to domestic students only, and is studied over 1 year part time
Grad Cert in Social Policy
Students complete 3 core courses •
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POLY7000: Understanding Social Policy
POLY7002: Doing Social Policy
POLY7006: Global Social Policy
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POLS7103: Lobbying, Communications and Public Affairs
POLS7406: Economic Analysis and Public Policy
SWSP7123: Community Planning, Engagement and Governance
SWSP7164: Program and Service Evaluation in the Human Services
Graduate Certificate Programs
Graduate Certificate in Community
Development
• The field of community development focuses on the processes,
skills and techniques of community development practice,
preparing students for professional practice in local and/or
international settings.
 Articulates into the Master of Social Work (AASW-eligible
applicants), Graduate Diploma in Development Practice and the
Master of Development Practice
 Open to domestic students only, and is studied over 1 year part time
Grad Cert in
Community Development
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SWSP7093: Community Development Method and Analysis
SWSP7103: Frame-working for Community Development Practice
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SWSP7123: Community Planning, Engagement and Governance
SWSP7133: Community Development Practice in International Contexts
SWSP7433: Community Economic Development: Local and International
SWSP7113: Training Frameworks for Community Development Practice
Applications
Entry requirements and application forms
are available at:
www.uq.edu.au/study
Questions?
For more information please visit
www.uq.edu.au/swahs
or call 07) 3365 2068
or email [email protected]
Appointments to discuss your study options
and career paths are welcome