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Master of Human Services (Child Protection)


Summary

This course is not available for international students except in limited cases.

Domestic Students

wishing to commence in 2010

Available at these campuses

  • Brisbane, Queensland (sponsored cohort only)
  • Canberra, ACT (sponsored cohort only)

Sponsored Cohorts

Brisbane
: Available to sponsored cohorts only - Please contact Dr. Joanna Zubrzycki at the School of Social Work - Canberra
Canberra
: Available to sponsored cohorts only - Please contact Dr. Joanna Zubrzycki at the School of Social Work - Canberra

Course Duration

1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.

Deferment

No deferment available.

Delivery mode

  • Multi Mode

Commencement date

  • Semester 1 - February

Course Costs

  • Average first year fee: $11300 Fee-Paying (indicative only)

Important Note on Fees

All costs are based on current rates. A student's annual fee may vary in accordance with their choice of major and electives. The University reviews fees annually.

Credit Points

80

Applying for Admission

Domestic applications are now closed for next study period.

Domestic Students

Eligibility

An applicant must also comply with the Admission Rules.
Apply directly to Australian Catholic University.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed one of the following prerequisites:

  1. four year Bachelor degree in a human services discipline (eg psychology, education, social work, sociology, welfare studies, youth work or related discipline); or
    1. three year Bachelor degree in a human services discipline; and
    2. three years’ work experience in human services; or
    1. three year Bachelor degree in another discipline; and
    2. Postgraduate Certificate in Human Services or Graduate Certificate in Catholic Identity and Leadership; and
    3. five years’ work experience in human services; or
    1. three year Advanced Diploma in Welfare or equivalent; and
    2. five years’ work experience in human services.

How to Apply

Apply via Direct Application below.

Direct Applications

Select your study location and fee-type option:

Brisbane - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
Canberra - Fee-Paying
Delivery Mode:
Multi Mode
 

Description

The Master of Human Services seeks to contribute to the development of leadership, effective management and the ethical dimensions of human services and will articulate a vision of the dignity appropriate to the human person.

By the end of the course students should be able to:

  • extend their understanding of the essential role of values in the practice of human service;
  • analyse critically and use knowledge in the development and delivery of quality human services;
  • demonstrate an appreciation of the ethical dimensions of their practice;
  • reflect upon themselves and their practice within the context of changing human services.

Contacts for Future Students

Domestic Students An Australian or New Zealand citizen, or Australian permanent resident or permanent humanitarian visa holder


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