Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Become an accredited social worker with the Master of Social Work (Qualifying).

You'll advance your career and be equipped to take on social work roles in health and community services.The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) equips you to take on leadership roles in social work, the health and community services sector and related fields of practice.If your ambition is to make a positive difference in mental health, women's services, corrections, disability support, child and family services, migrant and refugee services or international development, then this is the program for you.The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) equips you with the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector.

It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions.Commonwealth Supported PlacesCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for postgraduate study for eligible domestic students.

This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA).

CSPs are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.

Admission requirement

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit. Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) requires:

• a relevant Australian bachelor's degree (Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate) or equivalent qualification; and
• evidence of the ability to meet the required prerequisite knowledge in relation to human development and of society; and
• evidence of relevant employment history in human and community services industry (generally evidence of at least 2 years is required).

In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may admit applicants without a bachelor's degree who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. This may include evidence through publications or authorship of official documents.

Inherent requirements for programs in social work

To assist you to make informed choices about your study, the School of Education and Social Work has identified inherent requirements for coursework-award courses in social work. In order to successfully complete such a course, you must possess these qualities and skills. (PDF)

What you'll study