Master of Social Work (By Research)
University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01595D
Use your research skills to drive social change in a dynamic profession that is constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of society and individuals. This advanced program lets you address the growing need for practice-based research by completing your own original research project.In this program you will make an important contribution to your chosen area of social work practice. You'll explore areas of professional interest and advance your academic qualifications in the field and work with highly experienced supervisors to complete an original thesis that contributes to the body of knowledge in your field. You'll advance your research skills and build your knowledge of professional social work practice.
Structure
A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research program that requires undertaking original research, resulting in a thesis, or a thesis and exegesis. During the Master by Research program, Master by Research candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training.
Subjects
- Social work
Standard entry requirements
- To be eligible for admission to a research Master degree, an applicant must hold: (a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution
- Or (b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution
- Or (c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| UniSC Caboolture | International: $58,000 | No |
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| UniSC Fraser Coast | International: $58,000 | No |
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| UniSC Gympie | International: $58,000 | No |
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| UniSC Moreton Bay | No |
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| UniSC Sunshine Coast | International: $58,000 | Yes |
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Further information
In exceptional cases applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Research Degrees Committee.
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