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About the course
The Specialist Certificate in Advanced Social Work provides advanced skills relevant to social work practice and social policy, addressing complex and growing challenges in the sector. Delivered online, it develops leadership capability and strengthens connections across community, health and human services settings. The course is designed for qualified social workers seeking to broaden specialist expertise and increase impact on health and wellbeing outcomes.
What you might learn
Students build advanced, evidence-informed practice capabilities to respond to problems affecting individuals, families, communities and organisations. The course strengthens understanding of how policy, research and evaluation inform social work practice and service improvement. Learners also develop leadership knowledge relevant to contemporary challenges across health, mental health, child and family welfare, ageing and social policy contexts.
Career outcome
Graduates are prepared for leadership and specialist social work roles across health, mental health and broader human services sectors. The qualification supports progression into advanced practice positions that require strong policy, research-informed practice and service leadership skills. It is also suited to practitioners seeking to transition into new areas of professional practice within community and health service organisations.
Entry requirements
IELTS 7.0: with no band less than 7.0
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
