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Unit of Study: SCWK6908 - Authorised Independent Study and Report

This unit of study is designed to provide students with the opportunity to undertake in-depth, guided study with a supervisor. Students must initially develop a short proposal and discuss this with the unit coordinator. A suitable supervisor will then be appointed to work intensively with students, providing the opportunity to explore up-to-date Australian and international literature on theoretical and practice issues of interest to the student. Approval from coordinator is required prior to enrolling in this unit.

Unit coordinator: Dr Margot Rawsthorne

Classes: working with advisor for 13 weeks

Assessment: research essay 6000 word

Courses this subject is available in

This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:

Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services

The GradCertH&CS provides students with up-to-date information about developments in policy, practice and research in the human and community services industry.
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Graduate Certificate in Policy Studies

This course aims to equip students with conceptual skills required for practical policy analysis and policy development in educational and social and community services domains.
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Master of Policy Studies

This Master of Policy Studies course aims to equip students with conceptual skills required for practical policy analysis and policy development in educational and social and community services domains.
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Master of Social Work

This course is designed to allow social work practitioners to reflect on and formulate their practice; read about and appraise alternative practices and theories; and assess their work problems and clients' needs in new ways.
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