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Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work

  • Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work enables practising social workers to build on their knowledge of advanced social work theory and practice, and research methods.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
10370
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work involves two compulsory units and a choice from a range of other advanced social work units, depending on availability. The course is open to social work graduates with a minimum of two years' experience as a professional social worker. Areas available for study include family-based practice, community and statutory practice, gender and cultural issues, issues of disability, as well as management. The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work is a one-year full-time course, or up to four years part time.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree or graduate certificate1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of experience as a professionally qualified social worker.
1A relevant graduate certificate includes a Graduate Certificate in Social Work, Graduate Certificate in Child Protection Practice, and Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a relevant bachelor's degree or graduate certificate1, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) at least two years of experience as a professionally qualified social worker.
1A relevant graduate certificate includes a Graduate Certificate in Social Work, Graduate Certificate in Child Protection Practice, and Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice.
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
This course will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.
Career Pathways This course will provide skills, expertise, knowledge and understanding, which will assist you in taking the next step in your career.
Further Study
Master of Advanced Social Work, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Further Study Master of Advanced Social Work, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Course structure

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.9%
Skill scale
60.7%
Teaching scale
72.9%
Employed full-time
$73.4k
Average salary
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