Courses & Units

Social Work Thesis A HGW609

Introduction

Social Work Thesis A extends your understanding of the purpose and practices of research that you gain in HGW608 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
Unit code	HGW609
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences
Discipline	Social Work
Coordinator	Doctor Tina Kostecki
Delivered By	University of Tasmania

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options	Available to
Hobart	Semester 1	On-Campus	International	Domestic
Launceston	Semester 1	On-Campus	International	Domestic
Cradle Coast	Semester 1	On-Campus	International	Domestic

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	20/2/2023	21/3/2023	10/4/2023	28/5/2023

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Propose research that can address the tensions and dilemmas associated with the organisational, legal and policy contexts of social work practice.
Formulate practice innovations that are based on research evidence to improve the wellbeing and life chances of social work clients, service users and other stakeholders.
Plan collaborative and cooperative social work projects and research and justify how they can improve people’s lives.

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
090501	$1,892.00	$888.00	$1,037.00	$2,213.00

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	2 x 4-hour workshops and individual supervision
Assessment	Presentation of topic and chosen methods (50%)\|Literature review (50%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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