Courses & Units
Social Work Thesis A HGW414
Restricted to BSW(Hons).
Introduction
Social Work Thesis A extends your understanding of the purpose and practices of research that you gain in HGW423 Social Work Research Practice. You will do this by conceptualising and beginning to implement a research topic that focuses on improving the wellbeing and life chances of social work clients, service users and other stakeholders. You will learn advanced skills in research design and methods, and you will be required to defend the focus and methods of your research in discussion with others. Upon successful completion of this unit, you will advance the implementation of your research project in Semester 2.
Summary
Unit name | Social Work Thesis A |
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Unit code | HGW414 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
Discipline | Social Work |
Coordinator | Professor Milena Heinsch |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Honours |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Devise and implement practical, informed, ethical and just responses to the tensions and dilemmas associated with the organisational, legal and policy contexts of social work practice.
- Apply interdisciplinary research evidence and social work theories to construct clever interventions that improved the wellbeing and life chances of social work clients, service users and other stakeholders.
- Defend chosen methods and processes for projects and research in discussion with relevant stakeholders, such as community members, co-collaborators, peers and academic supervisors.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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090501 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | $1,118.00 | $2,324.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
Entry into the Research Honours pathwayCo-requisites
HGW423Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 4 x 2-hour seminars, 2 x 3-hour research workshops; weekly 1-hour individual supervision
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Assessment | Literature review (50%)|Presentation of topic and chosen methods (50%) |
Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
You will need the following text:
You can purchase this book from online booksellers such as Booktopia. The UTAS library will also have copies (access may be limited in times of high demand). This text is also required for the co-requisite unit HGW608 Social Work Research Practice. You will also be required to read the following:
The above papers will help support your decision making around the type of literature review to conduct as part of your Honours Thesis and will form the basis of some of the content in this unit. |
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Recommended | There is no set reading list for this unit as you will be provided with resources tailored to your research topic by your unit coordinator and your thesis supervisor as required. You will need to access and reference other research texts, journal articles, and other resources beyond this to successfully complete the assessment tasks in this unit. Further information about accessing these resources will be provided on MyLO and your thesis supervisor will make suggestions. As a starting point, the following texts may be helpful and are available through the UTAS library (many as e-books). Please note that the following texts are recommended only, and you are not required to purchase these for this unit.
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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