Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Be an advocate for social justice and human rights. Make a real difference to the lives of people in need. Excel in your career in one of the fastest growing professions.

You might be a new graduate looking for a clear career path or an experienced social worker wanting to take the next step in your professional life. Or perhaps you are ready for a career change and want to step into social work.

Whatever your background, we'll prepare you to work across human and community services in government bodies, non-government organisations, community and health services and more. You'll become confident working with migrants, people with alcohol, drug and mental health problems and in palliative care, child protection, youth services and much more.

You'll be exposed to challenging real life situations through 140 days during your studies in social work settings, being mentored by experienced professionals in the field. Then, once you graduate, you can go on to be a qualified social worker, take up management positions or work in national or international policy development.

Successful completion of a relevant Bachelor degree with a least one year of study, or the equivalent of full time studies in social and behavioural sciences.

Relevant Bachelor degrees should have at least one year of study in any of the following disciplines:

• Human welfare studies and services which includes social work, youth work, community work, welfare studies and counselling;
• Behavioural science which includes psychology or behavioural science;
• Studies in human society which includes sociology, anthropology, Indigenous studies or gender specific studies;
• Or other disciplines such as political science, policy studies, family law, justice administration, legal studies, family and consumer studies, education with a focus on welfare, public health, health promotion, community health, public health, mental health nursing or community nursing.

Academic IELTS with an Overall score of 7.0, with no band less than 7.0 in listening, reading, writing and speaking. TOEFL iBT: 100 with minimums (Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 27); Pearson (PTE): Overall 65 (no band less than 65); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 185 (no band less than 185).