Leadership in Social Work

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOWK 6004
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Course ID
202804
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Campus
Online, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Michelle Jones
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will develop students’ ability to critically analyse and provide leadership in the social work and human service context. Students will critically engage with concepts of ethical leadership and the distinction between leadership and management in the human service context. Students will develop the reasoning and technical skills to demonstrate research informed practice in the management of people and relationships, in the creation of positive workplace cultures, in identifying and resolving conflict, and in generating and managing change. Students will develop the skills and understanding required to practice effectively in interprofessional settings and contexts. 

Availability

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Census date
Fri 03/07/2026
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Enrol by date
Mon 29/06/2026
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Last day to W
Tue 07/07/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 10/07/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 42063
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 96
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
29 Jun - 6 Jul Monday 9:10pm - 10pm Magill ,
6 Jul - 10 Jul Monday 9:10am - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-44

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed SOWK5004 Social Work Practicum 1

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in SOWK6005 Social Work Practicum 2

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF5103 Leadership in Social Work at the University of South Australia

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course