WELRO2105 PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & RESEARCH
Content of this course will be a combination of a lectures on research methodology and the use of evidence based practice, and an exploration of the use of this method in relation to a topic of interest in a specialised field of practice by the student. This topic will be negotiated between the student and the course coordinator. The content will include information on research methods and strategies, ethical practice, planning and management techniques and specific content material related to the topic developed by the student. Students will explore the use of relevant databases such as Medline, the Cochrane Library and the Campbell Collaboration, review the various debates relating to the value of different types of evidence and the implications of the evidence-based paradigm for varied professional groups and practice locations in the health and human services.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
Professional Pathways CSP unit fees
For the Professional Pathways band, the student contribution is determined by the unit Field of Education code as well as the course in which you are enrolled. Only approved courses are eligible for the Professional Pathways fee. Students enrolled in courses not approved for this fee will pay the standard student contribution above. Check our CSP page for more details.
2025 professional pathways $2,124
2025 grandfathered professional pathways $997
This fee band is for:
- human welfare studies and services units (Field of Education code starting with 0905) in the Bachelor of Community and Human Services, Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work (Qualifying), Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (Children and Families).
- behavioural science units (Field of Education code starting with 0907) in the Bachelor of Psychological Science or Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours).
