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    Master of Advanced Social Work (Research)

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    Perth, AUMAdvSWIn-person1 year
    A$38,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    48
    Credits

    Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at University of Western Australia is a 48-credit, 1-year, in-person MAdvSW program based in Perth, AU. Tuition is A$38,400.

    About the program

    Provides professional and research skills for graduates and professionals working in social work or social administration through supervised independent research assessed by a thesis of no more than 30,000 words.

    Focus: research
    Part-time option

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    Min IBT TOEFL: 90, with not less than 22 for writing and not less than 20 in any other band
    IELTS
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    Min IELTS: 6.5, with reading and writing bands of not less than 6.5 and no other band under 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    up to 3 years Temporary Graduate visa (Post-Higher Education Work stream, subclass 485) (Australia, Perth regional)

    A$30,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at University of Western Australia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at University of Western Australia is A$38,400 across 48 required credits.
    Is Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at University of Western Australia online or in-person?
    Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at University of Western Australia is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at University of Western Australia take to complete?
    Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at University of Western Australia is structured around 1 year and 48 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at University of Western Australia?
    Post-completion work rights for Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) at University of Western Australia: up to 3 years Temporary Graduate visa (Post-Higher Education Work stream, subclass 485) (Australia, Perth regional)