Poverty and Social Exclusion
SCWK5009
Social workers work with individuals, families and communities experiencing poverty and other forms of social exclusion. This unit introduces the historical and contemporary role of social work in assessing and addressing poverty, inequality and social disadvantage. The significance of theories of social justice, social welfare and social change is explored. Students will develop policy analysis and policy development skills, and engage critically with policy and practice responses to poverty and social exclusion at local, national and global levels. Particular attention is paid to those groups in Australian society most affected by poverty and social exclusion.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 1
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: SCWK5009
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: No