24 monthsProgramme duration
36,900 AUDTuition Fee/year
02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
2Scholarships
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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
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
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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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