Master of Social Work

Online and timetabled Study online from anywhere, with live interactive classes that follow a set schedule—most sessions are recorded so you can watch them later. Make an impact in your community as a social work practitioner. At Griffith, we value your commitment to making a difference. This professional qualifying degree builds on your lived experiences, equipping you with the expertise, practical skills and ethical grounding to become a confident advocate for those most in need. You'll graduate ready to make an impact, support individuals, families and groups, strengthen communities and lead meaningful change across social and human services. Highlights of studying the Master of Social Work Study courses in social work practice, research, First Peoples and social justice, counselling, ethics and leadership, human rights, law, policy and group facilitation. Gain an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited qualification, meeting Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Develop as an ethical, innovative thinker, communicator and leader, ready to drive positive change in complex professional environments. Build practical skills through social work field placements Start making a difference while you study and apply your learning through two extensive field placements. You'll complete a minimum 1,000 hours of practice-based learning in human service organisations, guided by qualified social work supervisors. Across both placements, you'll progressively develop the skills, knowledge and professional mindset required for effective practice. The first 500-hour placement introduces you to the realities of the profession, while the second 500-hour placement builds on this foundation with more advanced responsibilities and deeper critical reflection. Placements are designed so you'll gain the confidence and capability to graduate as a skilled, socially responsible practitioner ready to make an impact in diverse social work settings. Program accreditation The Master of Social Work is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) . It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Professional recognition Enrolled students and graduates of this program will be eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) subject to meeting any additional requirements that may be stipulated by the AASW, particularly in relation to English language proficiency. As these requirements may change from time to time, students should contact the AASW to confirm membership requirements. Attendance information All students are required to attend at least 20 days on campus throughout their full period of study. This is a non-negotiable requirement of all AASW accredited social work programs in Australia. This can be achieved by attending the embedded compulsory intensives held at Gold Coast campus only in set courses throughout the program: 7060HSV Foundations of Social Work Practice (10 days)* 7002HSV Applied Counselling (5 days) 7063HSV Critical Reflective Practice and Leadership (5 days)

• 7060HSV Foundations of Social Work Practice must be completed in the first trimester of study. Students must pass this introductory course to continue in the program and undertake the first field placement course. This program is offered to International students in full-time, on-campus mode at the Gold Coast campus. The two field placements components of the program are to be completed within a full-time study load (at a minimum of three days per week). Compulsory Trimester 3 Each intake of this program includes compulsory study in Trimester 3 in Year 1. If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE). The recommended study load for international student in each compulsory trimester is 40CP. Managing Study Interruptions Leave of Absence Taking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure and receiving approval from the Program Director or their nominee. Student story Zoe Gill Master of Social Work "You learn to take the big picture view of Health". Find out more about Zoe Gill --> Play Video Work-integrated learning Work-integrated learning activities (professional placements) integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the degree program demonstrates Griffith's commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life. There will be two field placement courses. These field placements are of 1000 hour minimum duration in an agency that meets the requirements of Griffith University. Students will be supervised by a qualified social worker for the duration of the field placement. In some situations, it may be possible to negotiate a work-place based field placement. In accordance with Standard 4: Practice education of the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS) 2024 "Placements will be undertaken over at least two years of the professional social work program of study". Professional Practice requirements There are placements associated with this program and before undertaking professional experience placements, all students in this program are required to have completed the following by the end of their first trimester of study: Vaccinations and Health Tests Licenses and Certificates Online Training Health Placement Requirements Students should refer to the checklist of professional practice requirements for their Health discipline on the Health Placement Support Hub for full details of the requirements regarding professional placement to ensure that they meet eligibility for placement.