Flinders University of South Australia

What you'll study

Study combines a core research and evaluation stream with three elective specialist minors. Core topics emphasise research-informed practice, applied data collection and evaluating services and policy.

• Core (Research and Evaluation for Practice, 18 units): Foundations of Research and Evaluation for Practice; Research Informed Decision Making in Practice; Gathering Data in the Real World; Evaluating Practice and Policy.
• Elective minors (select three, 18 units each): Autism and Complex Disabilities; Leadership in Education; Leading Mental Health and Wellbeing (Workplace and Community); Social Impact; Trauma Responsive Practice.

Entry requirements

Applicants must normally hold an accredited Bachelor of Social Work qualifying degree or equivalent from an approved tertiary institution. The 2-year stream requires a minimum of three years full-time post-qualifying social work practice; the 1.5-year stream requires a minimum of five years full-time post-qualifying social work practice. This course is not available to international applicants.

Career prospects

The degree is aimed at practitioners seeking progression into senior clinical, program or centre management, policy or leadership roles. Typical roles suggested by the program include Centre Manager, Senior Social Worker, Policy Adviser and Manager of a Program or Support Service. The course highlights advanced practice, leadership and research skills to support evidence-based service development.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Flinders notes student support services and study/financial advice are available; prospective applicants should enquire with the university about scholarships, fee assistance or employer-sponsored study, and check SATAC entries for fee and enrolment details.