Master of Social Work - Qualifying 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

36,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

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.

Admission Requirements

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Entry requirements

You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) that includes the equivalent of at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences, for example:

  • studies in society 
  • human development 
  • education 
  • human services 
  • law 
  • media and communication 
  • nursing 
  • psychology 
  • sociology 
  • urban and regional planning.


Note

This course is not designed for students who already have the equivalent of a Bachelor in Social Work. However, QUT recognises not all overseas social work qualifications will meet the professional requirements to gain membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and will consider applications from overseas qualified applicants for this course.  

Applicants who are qualified Social Workers in their country of residence should also contact the AASW to determine the study they may need to undertake to be eligible for membership in Australia. This assessment may indicate that it will not be necessary for you to complete the full two years of study and you may be eligible for some advanced standing towards your study.

02 Feb 2026
2 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,500 AUD
International
36,900 AUD

Scholarships

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