Advanced Social Work

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Program overview

Designed for practising social workers, the Advanced Social Work program will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge, policy and research within this field.

You will address the common complex and growing challenges faced by social workers in the field today, so that you can improve your practice and deepen your impact on individuals and society more broadly.

You can progress from the Specialist Certificate to the Graduate Certificate and finally the Master of Advanced Social Work, or apply directly to the Graduate Certificate and Master awards.

Alternatively, you can undertake the Specialist Certificate in Implementation Science or the Specialist Certificate in Service Navigation.

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Course name Part-time duration* Total course fee** Intakes*** Ready to apply?
Master of Advanced Social Work 2 years AUD$26,994 January, April, July, OctoberApply now
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Social Work 1 year AUD$13,280 January, April, July, OctoberApply now
Specialist Certificate in Advanced Social Work 6 months AUD$6,640 January, April, July, OctoberApply now

*The program will be offered part-time however the request for full-time load will be considered on a term-by-term basis.
**The University reviews fees annually. The indicative total course fee is based on typical subject enrolments, and includes an indexation of 5 per cent per annum. More information about fees.
***View key dates for further important dates and deadlines.

This course has already enhanced my abilities to perform my job in a more multi-lens perspective and I have only completed three subjects so far. Claire Rachel, Master of Advanced Social Work graduate

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