The Master of Social Work at the University of Melbourne offers an outstanding graduate course of study You will benefit from our research-led teaching based on up-to-date data allowing you to apply the most relevant theory to your social work practice This is one of the first masters degrees accredited nationally by the Australian Association of Social Workers AASW and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards ASWEAS A master s degree in social work is a portable qualification enabling you to work nationally or internationally The course is led by highly qualified experienced research-active and accessible experts in the field with strong ties to the profession and community services Their expertise encompasses specialist knowledge in particular fields of practice including Mental health child and family practice health ageing and substance abuse We give you strong research preparation through specific skill development in social work research This is important in teaching you to utilise current research to inform your practice and as preparation for research studies You will undertake a specialist elective in the final semester Throughout the degree you will find special areas of social work that interest you You can follow these up more closely by undertaking a specialist elective in Health Psychiatric disability Group work Aged care Child and family Social policy or mental health

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