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University of Sydney
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Camperdown, Australia
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This program equips you to take on leadership roles in social work and gives you the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions.
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University of Otago
Master of Social and Community Work (Applied) (MSCW(Applied))
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Master
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MSCW(Applied) covers key elements of social work practice: models of practice, family and children, community organisations and policy settings, kaupapa Maori and Indigenous approaches to practice, and research and evaluation skills. Students will also complete two fieldwork placements with social service agencies where they will have the opportunity to learn within a professional setting supervised by a registered social worker.
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Charles Darwin University
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Darwin, Australia
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This course provides you with the knowledge and skills required for employment as an accredited social work practitioner. You will learn to work with individuals, families, groups and communities to create positive change. You will gain specific practical skills for working effectively and safely in situations where resources are limited, including remote and regional locations. You will receive support and access to a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts, at the Master's Degree level. Course themes include multidisciplinary and intercultural practice, social justice, research and advocacy, and working in virtual contexts.
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University of New England
Master of Counselling
- Online
Master
Full time, Part time
6 years
Distance Learning
English
At the heart of a career in counselling is a desire to help others. Build on the skills acquired in your previous degree or professional experience with UNE's accredited, flexibly delivered Master of Counselling. Underpinned by a humanistic philosophy that focuses on the person rather than the symptoms, our course equips you to support people in need with practical skills and advanced knowledge. Future proof your career as a registered counsellor, able to engage in professional, reflexive counselling practice in an environment of genuineness, acceptance, caring, compassion and empathy.
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University of Sydney
Master of Social Justice (Development Studies)
- Camperdown, Australia
Master
Full time
18 months
Blended, On-Campus
English
Confront the challenges of achieving just and sustainable development outcomes. Address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology. Benefit from workshops, seminars and conferences in a research-driven environment and industry connections.
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University of Otago
Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Dunedin, New Zealand
Master
Full time
Distance Learning, On-Campus
The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree is an advanced specialist qualification, requiring at least two years of full-time study or its equivalent in part-time study.
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University of Otago
Master of Arts (Thesis) (MA(Thesis)) in Human Services
- Dunedin, New Zealand
MA
Full time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts (MA) degree normally requires at least one year of full-time study and entails completion of a thesis. The thesis is a major piece of supervised research on a topic of current interest.
The University of Waikato
Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies
- Hamilton, New Zealand
Master
Full time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The Master of Disability and Inclusion Studies examines the issues which produce various related social norms and sets out to produce practitioners who challenge them. The programme explores contemporary theories, methodologies and practices related to the broad field of disability and inclusion studies.
Stott's College
Master of Counselling
- Melbourne, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
Master
Blended
English
Counselling has developed substantially over the past decade. It is increasingly being recognised for its efficacy in practice, and its more practical education and therapeutic approach. This has positioned counselling as a more attractive career option to its more science and statistically based mental health peers.
Massey University
Master of Applied Social Work
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Palmerston North, New Zealand + 1 more
Master
On-Campus
English
The Master of Applied Social Work is designed for those with relevant practice experience, or a bachelors degree in a related discipline. That could include psychology, education, law, medicine, nursing, sociology, anthropology, theology or case management, or other related disciplines.
Australian College of Applied Professions - Navitas
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Level 11, Australia
Master
On-Campus
English
If you’re already working in the human and community services sector, love what you do and are looking for a postgraduate qualification in social work, this is your course. Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) gives you a deep insight into why we think and act the way we do, and the skills and knowledge you need to develop your professional identity as a social worker.
Christian Heritage College
MASTER OF COUNSELLING
- Carindale, Australia
Master
On-Campus
English
The Masters of Counselling is a two-year course and is available on a full-time and part-time basis. Skills are developed alongside critically reflective practice applied to substantial real-world counselling experience in the master of counselling course.
Edith Cowan University Online
Master of Counselling
- Perth, Australia
- East Bunbury, Australia
Master
Part time
24 months
Distance Learning
English
Create a positive change in the lives of individuals, families and communities. Counselling skills are growing in demand, both in the counselling room and outside it. The number of full-time counsellors continues to grow, and counselling skills are becoming increasingly relevant in other professions, such as nursing, social work, teaching, and other community-based roles. If you are passionate about making a difference to individuals, families and communities, ECU’s online Master of Counselling will give you tools that you can apply to a range of settings. You will develop your capabilities in working with individuals and communities in a way that emphasises cultural awareness and person-centred approaches. You will learn how to translate and deliver counselling across modalities, as well as develop key practices to continue your own development. You will also benefit from the opportunity to put your skills into practice on placement.
University of Wollongong
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Wollongong, Australia
- Liverpool, Australia
Master
Full time, Part time
2 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
The UOW Masters of Social Work (Qualifying) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make important contributions to the betterment of people and communities. You will build on prior study of the individual and society, and further develop your interest in social justice and human rights, to earn a professionally accredited Social Work qualification. UOW Social Work graduates enter the workforce with practical experience earned through supervised professional placements. Your UOW degree will ensure you’re ready to promote social change and development and will help you make a difference to the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged individuals, families and communities.
Southern Cross University
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
- Bilinga, Australia
Master
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
This 2-year postgraduate program will prepare and qualify you to enter the Social Work profession in Australia and work with people and communities towards improving their contexts.
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Social work is a career field that focuses on providing help and support to those in need. After completing a program or course, professional social workers may have the education necessary to develop community programs, provide counseling and legal support for families, or advocate for children’s rights during divorce and custody cases.
Due to the numerous countries within Oceania, work occasions and work permit laws differ greatly, with data on opportunities in some nations being limited. Australia and New Zealand are the most advanced countries in the area.
A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.