Post Graduate Qualifying Program (Social Work)

Post-Graduate Qualifying Program (PQP) at Edith Cowan College (ECC) leads into Master of Social Work (Qualifying) degree at Edith Cowan University (ECU). In this degree, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a professional social work practitioner, able to work in Australia and overseas. This tailored course integrates elements from the existing PQP (Stage 2) and the Diploma of Health Science (Psychology), providing relevant discipline knowledge and academic preparation for master’s studies. Two units from the PQP (Stage 2) will enhance communication and critical thinking, while six units from the Diploma of Health Science (Psychology) will deepen discipline-specific knowledge.

Equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s Degree in any field