Dr. Sipho Sibanda

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sipho Sibanda is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Social Policy at the University of Western Australia. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Social Work from the University of Pretoria, and a Bachelor of Social Work Honours from the University of Zimbabwe. With over ten years of experience in tertiary teaching and supervision of postgraduate students, Dr. Sibanda's teaching philosophy emphasizes active student participation through innovative approaches like the flipped classroom model and hybrid learning. He has conducted substantial research in child protection and has published numerous studies in international journals. His research interests include Child Protection, Foster Care, Family Reunification, and Social Policy. Dr. Sibanda actively engages in community outreach and serves on boards of non-profit organizations, greatly impacting the social work landscape. He is also involved in curriculum development for the Bachelor of Social Work program at UWA and coordinates various units in the curriculum.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Social Policy, responsible for teaching and curriculum development.

Social Work Practice Lecturer

2015-01-01 — 2023-06-30

University of Pretoria •

Affiliate / Counsellor

2010-01-01 — 2023-06-30

Workforce Healthcare Wellness •

Social Work Supervisor

2012-02-01 — 2014-12-30

University of South Africa •

Social Worker

2008-01-01 — 2008-10-30

Germiston Child Welfare •

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.