Master of Leadership in Human Services (with specialisations)

Program Overview

The Master of Leadership in Human Services (International) is a 1.5-year full-time or 3-year part-time online program that develops critical analysis and advanced practice knowledge for human services managers. It offers specializations in Child Youth and Family Practice, Ecological and Social Change, or Management, and provides options for exiting with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma qualification. The program meets the diverse needs of professionals in government and non-government human services roles, providing expertise in human services management and social policy.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Master of Leadership in Human Services (with specialisations) - International

Objectives:

• Develop high-level critical analysis skills and advanced practice knowledge to facilitate progress as a specialist human services manager.
• Provide options to exit with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma qualification and return later to build the qualification that suits you.
• Meet the diverse professional needs and challenges of those working in government and non-government human services roles.
• Provide expertise in human services management and social policy.
• Offer specializations in Child Youth and Family Practice, Ecological and Social Change, or Management.

Program Description:

• Course Structure:
• Full-time: 1.5 years
• Part-time: 3 years
• Course Schedule:
• Online
• Session 1: February 26, 2024
• Session 2: July 8, 2024
• Modules:
• Core Subjects:
• Vulnerability and the Ethics of Intervention
• Leadership in Human Services Practice
• Indigenous Australian Practice for Human Service Workers
• Building Sustainable Communities
• Restricted Electives:
• Ageing and Professional Practice
• Health, Wellbeing and Family Care in Later Life
• Social Welfare in Human Services
• Legal Issues in Child and Adolescent Welfare
• Social Work Practice in Mental Health
• Understanding Children from Adversity
• Human Resource Management
• Mediation: Processes and Uses
• Contemporary Management
• Facilitating Change
• Psychology of Human Development
• Advanced Social Inequality
• Social Work and Social Policy Practice
• Human Services Research Methods
• Working alongside children and young people in Indigenous Australian communities
• Contemporary Theories for Case Management
• Disaster Recovery: A Human Services Perspective
• Transformative ecosocial change in human services
• Specializations:
• Child, Youth and Family Practice
• Ecological and Social Change
• Management
• Assessment Methods:
• Assignments
• Exams
• Presentations
• Research projects
• Criteria:
• Academic performance
• Attendance
• Participation
• Research skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Teaching Methods:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• Online learning
• Fieldwork
• Faculty:
• Experienced in social welfare practice and management
• Careers:
• Human services management
• Social policy development
• Child and youth welfare
• Family services
• Disability services
• Aged care
• Community development

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic Fees

1 year full-time equivalent fee $TBA Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course. Read more See more about fees

Payment Options

Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible) Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible) More information about Commonwealth Supported Places

International Fees

Course Fees

1 year full-time equivalent fee $TBA A fee-paying student will pay a tuition fee for each subject in the course without the Australian government contributing any financial support to the university. But don’t be put off by the cost of study - eligible students still have the option to defer their fees through FEE-HELP . If there is a direct connection between your study and work you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction. For further guidance please seek independent advice or visit the Australian Taxation Office website.

Subject fee (8 Points)

$TBA Please note: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. Check the course duration and graduation requirements to determine your study load for this course. Read more

Payment Options

You can: pay your tuition fees up front by the census date each session direct to the university pay part of your tuition fees up front by the census date direct to the university and get help to cover the balance via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible) get help to cover the cost of your tuition fees via a FEE-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible) More information about Fee Paying places

Notes:

• Fees are subject to change without notice.
• All fees are quoted in Australian dollars (AUD$)
• Please check the University website for the most up-to-date information on fees and payment options.