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- Develop expertise in casework, assessment and intervention, practice frameworks, policy, and ethical and legal contexts of practice.
- Complete in 2 years full time or 4 years part time.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Gain experience in extensive field placements supervised by a professional social worker.
Highlights
- Develop expertise in casework, assessment and intervention, practice frameworks, policy, and ethical and legal contexts of practice.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Complete 1000 hours of field placements while being supervised by a professional social worker to gain experience and valuable networks.
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The Master of Social Work provides graduates with an internationally recognised qualification in social work and is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
During the course students will develop knowledge and expertise in:
- casework and case management practice
- assessment and intervention
- political economy and policy making
- ethical and legal contexts of practice
- theoretical and practice framework that incorporate child wellbeing and mental health contexts
Students also complete 1,000 hours of supervised field placements.
Students are required to attend compulsory on-campus sessions each semester. This includes a requirement to attend sessions during Orientation Week. All commencing students will need to ensure they are available to attend.
The Master of Social Work provides graduates with an internationally recognised qualification in social work and is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
During the course students will develop knowledge and expertise in:
- casework and case management practice
- assessment and intervention
- political economy and policy making
- ethical and legal contexts of practice
- theoretical and practice framework that incorporate child wellbeing and mental health contexts
Students also complete 1,000 hours of supervised field placements.
Students are required to attend compulsory on-campus sessions each semester. This includes a requirement to attend sessions during Orientation Week. All commencing students will need to ensure they are available to attend.
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Work Integrated Learning
During this course, you will be required to complete 1000 hours of professional work experience.
Blue card
You will need a valid blue card to complete practical placements in this course.
Careers and outcomes
This course is designed for graduates from other disciplines seeking a qualification in social work. It is not suitable for qualified social workers seeking additional postgraduate study.
This innovative course is designed to deliver graduates who can work in a variety of government, non-government, and not-for-profit sectors, either in direct support or outreach services, community development or policy and social advocacy positions.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
The Master of Social Work - Qualifying consists of 12 units and can be studied full time (two years) or part time (four years).
The course includes a minimum 1,000 hours of field placements supervised by a professional social worker. These placements are undertaken over two professional practice units, each worth 36 credit points (SWN021 and SWN022).
The Master of Social Work - Qualifying consists of 12 units and can be studied full time (two years) or part time (four years).
The course includes a minimum 1,000 hours of field placements supervised by a professional social worker. These placements are undertaken over two professional practice units, each worth 36 credit points (SWN021 and SWN022).
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $9,400 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
2025 fees
2025: $36,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
2024 fees
2024: CSP $9,000 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
2024 fees
2024: $33,300 per year full-time (96 credit points)
Additional costs
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
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