Master of Social Work (Forensic Studies)

The Master of Social Work (Forensic Studies) degree provides an opportunity for social work and human service professionals who have already completed a four year undergraduate degree in the social services field to enhance and develop specific knowledge and skills in forensic studies to more effectively work in the areas of mental health, child protection, disability, corrections, drugs and alcohol. On completion of this course, a student should be able to: •promote critical evaluation and knowledge of research in social work and human service practice in these fields and integrate that knowledge with past and present work experience •gain knowledge of specialised practice in forensic fields of study, including the acquisition of new research-based clinical and program interventions •acquire advanced specialised knowledge of research and skills that will allow students to develop best practice at the clinical, program and policy levels for newly emerging problem and service areas. •encourage students to become critical thinkers and engage in life long learning and professional development •provide students with a broad understanding of the cultural and other differences that exist in our community and their relationship to its individuals within the mental health, corrections, child protection, disability and drug and alcohol systems •further the professional development of students by providing the opportunity for engagement with colleagues and lecturers who are experts in the field.
Minimum entrance requirements Admission to the MSW (Forensic Studies) requires a four year degree in the social sciences.