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
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Unit value
18
Course owner
Course owner
School of Soc Work and Soc Car
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Chris Horsell
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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. 

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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

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
9 Mar - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
23 Mar - 23 Mar Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
6 Apr - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
20 Apr - 20 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
4 May - 4 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
18 May - 18 May Monday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
Class number
Class number 26997
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 14
Available
Available 11
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Feb Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
10 Mar - 10 Mar Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
24 Mar - 24 Mar Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
7 Apr - 7 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
21 Apr - 21 Apr Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
5 May - 5 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03
19 May - 19 May Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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

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 13
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 13
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 13
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 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
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
5 Nov - 5 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-05

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

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