Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
24 monthsProgramme duration
58,688 AUDTuition Fee/year
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MSW
Study Level
Masters
Admission Requirements
(1) A candidate shall hold an AQF Level 7 three year undergraduate degree in a discipline other than social work from a recognised university, which includes the equivalent of one year of full-time study, 48 credit points (8 units or equivalent) in any Social Science Discipline as defined by the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia. In other words, the 48 credit points may include units in courses such as Accounting, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Marketing, Management, Political Science, Social Medicine, Sociology, Statistics, etc.
(2) Candidates who have not completed one year of study of social science units but have completed a health / allied health or physical science degree should complete:
(a) at least 6 credit points (1 unit or equivalent) of studies in Sociology; and
(b) at least 6 credit points (1 unit or equivalent) of studies in Social Policy.
Such candidates may be permitted to enrol and complete the pre-requisite units concurrently while enrolling in the approved units for the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying).
(3) Where a candidate holds an international qualification in social work that does not meet the Australian Association of Social Workers eligibility for membership, admission may be sought to the degree through permission from the Social Work Course Coordinator. However, the candidate will be individually responsible for contacting the Australian Association of Social Workers regarding eligibility for membership based on their individual circumstances.
(4) Applicants must meet the University's English Language Requirements for Admission Rule.
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