Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work

The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work enables practising social workers to build on their knowledge of advanced social work theory and practice, and research methods. The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work involves two compulsory units and a choice from a range of other advanced social work units, depending on availability. The course is open to social work graduates with a minimum of two years' experience as a professional social worker. Areas available for study include family-based practice, community and statutory practice, gender and cultural issues, issues of disability, as well as management. The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work is a one-year full-time course, or up to four years part time.

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have
a a relevant bachelors degree or graduate certificate1 or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA
and
b at least two years of experience as a professionally qualified social worker
1A relevant graduate certificate includes a Graduate Certificate in Social Work Graduate Certificate in Child Protection Practice and Graduate Certificate in Mental Health Practice

Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 must include Academic Reading and Writing modules
TOEFL - Internet-based Test iBT An overall score of 82 with a minimum score of 22 in the Writing section 18 in the Reading section 20 in the Speaking section and 20 in the Listening section for all courses.
TOEFL - Essay Rating Test of Written English TWE of 45 and either 230 Computer-based or 570 Paper-based score.