Social Work Practicum 2

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 6005
Course ID icon
Course ID
202807
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
18
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Neda Bojnoordi
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Course level
6
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
500 hours
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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
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will consolidate students' competency in professional practice reflecting the integration of social work values, knowledge and skills, and through an independent piece of research contribute to the social work body of knowledge. Students will undertake a supervised placement opportunity to further develop their social work skills, practice and knowledge, and will apply advanced research skills to a research project of relevance to the professional mission of the host organisation. 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate advanced social work practice and professional judgement in a selected setting.
  • Develop appropriate and integrated specialised social work intervention strategies and applying these with a diverse group of clients.
  • Work collaboratively and inter-professionally within and across organisational boundaries on behalf of clients to achieve social change.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and cognitive and technical skills in the planning and execution of a substantial research-based project to advance the host organisation's social justice mission.
  • Meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Practice Standards to the required level.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in SOWK6004 Leadership in Social Work

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed WELF5106 Social Work Practicum 2 at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26996
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 23 Feb Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08 Sean Millar
23 Mar - 23 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08 Sean Millar
6 Apr - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08 Sean Millar
20 Apr - 20 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08 Sean Millar
4 May - 4 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08 Sean Millar
18 May - 18 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08 Sean Millar
9 Mar - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08 Sean Millar
Notes:
. *NOTE - Enrolment now requires approval from the WIL team in Psychology, Social Work and Human Services. Approval is based on the following enrolment requirements: (1) All pre-requisite courses for placement must be met prior to placement - please check the course homepage for details (2) You must have all DHS Screening Assessments (DHS) + Criminal History Check (3) Safe Environments (4) Undertaking a Safe Student Placement training (5) Covid-19 vaccination status. To apply for permission to enrol, please submit an enrolment override and include your reasons for your late request.
Class number
Class number 26997
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 6
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03 Sean Millar
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03 Sean Millar
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03 Sean Millar
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03 Sean Millar
21 Apr - 21 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03 Sean Millar
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03 Sean Millar
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03 Sean Millar
Notes:
. *NOTE - Enrolment now requires approval from the WIL team in Psychology, Social Work and Human Services. Approval is based on the following enrolment requirements: (1) All pre-requisite courses for placement must be met prior to placement - please check the course homepage for details (2) You must have all DHS Screening Assessments (DHS) + Criminal History Check (3) Safe Environments (4) Undertaking a Safe Student Placement training (5) Covid-19 vaccination status. To apply for permission to enrol, please submit an enrolment override and include your reasons for your late request.

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Group 1

Class number
Class number 56794
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 14
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 12 Aug Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
26 Aug - 26 Aug Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
9 Sep - 9 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
23 Sep - 23 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
7 Oct - 7 Oct Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
21 Oct - 21 Oct Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
4 Nov - 4 Nov Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-02
Class number
Class number 56795
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 10 Aug Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
24 Aug - 24 Aug Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
7 Sep - 7 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
21 Sep - 21 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
5 Oct - 5 Oct Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
19 Oct - 19 Oct Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
2 Nov - 2 Nov Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-10
Class number
Class number 56796
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 11
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 13 Aug Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
27 Aug - 27 Aug Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
10 Sep - 10 Sep Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
24 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
8 Oct - 8 Oct Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
22 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
5 Nov - 5 Nov Thursday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
Class number
Class number 56797
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 11 Aug Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
25 Aug - 25 Aug Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
8 Sep - 8 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
22 Sep - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
6 Oct - 6 Oct Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
20 Oct - 20 Oct Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
3 Nov - 3 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-11
Class number
Class number 56798
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Nov - 5 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
13 Aug - 13 Aug Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
27 Aug - 27 Aug Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
10 Sep - 10 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
24 Sep - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
8 Oct - 8 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05
22 Oct - 22 Oct Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Social Work