Faculty of Education
Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work – PGDipSW
The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Social Work from this University or an equivalent degree as approved by Senate or its representative.
2 Admission to this postgraduate diploma is at the discretion of Senate or its representative.
Duration and Total Points Value
3 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must:
a pass courses with a total value of 120 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.
4 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.
Structure and Content
5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must pass 120 points in courses as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work Schedule.
6 The programme for each student requires the approval of the Dean of Faculty of Education prior to enrolment.
Distinction
7 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.
Variations
8 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Commencement
9 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2011.
Requirement:
- 120 points from EDPROFST 743, 744, PROFCOUN 704, PROFSUPV 700, 701, 710, 711, 712, 714, 715, 716, SOCCHFAM 731, 734, 735, 736, SOCHLTH 732, 751, 753, 754, 756, 757, SOCWORK 713, 718, 719, 752, 757, 758, 759, SOCYOUTH 733, 736
Note: A student wishing to enrol in a thesis or research portfolio for the Master of Social Work following the award of this postgraduate qualification should note that SOCWORK 718 Applied Research in Social Services (or an equivalent 30 points in a research methods course approved by the Academic Head) is a prerequisite for enrolment.
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