Master of Social Work/Master of Mental Health Practice
Program code
5775
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
3 years full-time
6 years part-time
Online, with mandatory placements and on-campus courses
Credit points
220
Indicative fee
My details
Programs change over time. Course lists and requirements are specific to the year you started studying.
To be eligible for the award of Master of Social Work (MSocWk/)/Master of Mental Health Practice (MMentHPrac), you must successfully complete 220 credit points, made up of:
- 220 credit points for the core module.
This degree may be awarded with Distinction where a student achieves a minimum program GPA of 6.5 with no failed courses. The words "This award was achieved with Distinction" will be recorded on the testamur.
Exit points
To be eligible to exit the Master of Social Work/ Master of Mental Health Practice, a student must meet the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Social Care (3397), Graduate Diploma of Social Care (4208) or Graduate Diploma of Mental Health Practice (4171).
To exit with the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma, a student should apply for a program transfer.
Designated courses for the purposes of exclusion
The courses listed below are designated for the purpose of the Academic Standing, Progressing and Exclusion Policy. A student who fails a designated course will be subject to review by the Griffith Health Assessment Board and may be excluded from the program.
| Trimester | Course code | Course title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri 3 | 7060HSV | Foundations of Social Work Practice | 20 |
| Tri 1,2 | 7034HSV | Social Work Field Placement 1 | 30 |
| Tri 1,2 | 7044HSV | Social Work Field Placement 2 | 30 |
Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level and Type
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. The Master of Mental Health Practice and the Master of Social Work are accredited as an AQF Level 9 - Masters Degree (Coursework).