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Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Social Work unit (HGW324)

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Location: Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

This unit explores what it means to initiate responses to social problems, take responsibility for enacting and leading these responses, and being a part of ventures that do the same. Collaborative and collective social work leadership approaches are taught to equip you with knowledge and skills to leverage solidarity, cooperation, and consensus to address injustices. The unit builds on these ideas by exploring social entrepreneurship and innovation in social work. You will be taught a range of practical skills to support sustainable and creative collaborative and participative change projects. You can expect to engage in processes of self and collective critical reflection, group work, and dialogical learning.

Summary

Unit name Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Social Work
Unit code HGW324
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
Social Work Program
Discipline Social Work
Coordinator Doctor Kate Vincent
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Sustainable Development Goals

The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Examine personal enablers and barriers to working collaboratively with a variety of social work stakeholders.
  • Analyse the potential of collaborative relationships and leadership approaches for improving social work client outcomes and achieving sustainable social change.
  • Evaluate innovative approaches to addressing social issues within social work contexts.
  • Appraise conventional Western-centric social work practices using theoretical, culturally relevant, and social work knowledges.

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
090501 $2,174.00 $1,020.00 $1,192.00 $2,562.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Prerequisites

200 credit points from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Weekly (online) lectures and other activities including readings (2 hours) and weekly face-to-face tutorials (2 hours). 

AssessmentGroup class presentation and individual written reflection (30%)|Reflective Analysis of Collaborative Leadership in Social Work (30%)|Information brochure (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

All readings will be available via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. 
Recommended

All readings will be available via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. 

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