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

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

45,792 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Turn your passion for helping people and addressing social and community issues into a rewarding career with accredited qualifications in social work.

As a social worker, you'll play a facilitative role in developing a society based on social justice and in alleviating disadvantage.

Social workers advocate to change the social circumstances of people who are socially excluded. They work to alleviate hardship and distress for individuals, groups and communities and seek a more equitable and inclusive world for everybody.

This 2-year full-time program is perfect for recent graduates with relevant qualifications looking for a clearly defined career path as a social worker. It also suits people working in human services who want to upgrade their skills to become a qualified social worker.

Throughout the program, you’ll complete professional practice courses in:

  • health and ageing
  • child, youth and family
  • mental health.

You'll also undertake 1,000 hours of supervised practical placements in a variety of organisations, including not-for-profit, community service and private practice.

Whether you're passionate about fighting for equity, supporting mental health, or working with families and communities, this program gives you the knowledge, experience, skills and confidence to build a career that creates real lasting impact.

This program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and will enable you to qualify as a social worker and become a member of the AASW.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Turn your passion for helping people and addressing social and community issues into a rewarding career with accredited qualifications in social work.

As a social worker, you'll play a facilitative role in developing a society based on social justice and in alleviating disadvantage.

Social workers advocate to change the social circumstances of people who are socially excluded. They work to alleviate hardship and distress for individuals, groups and communities and seek a more equitable and inclusive world for everybody.

This 2-year full-time program is perfect for recent graduates with relevant qualifications looking for a clearly defined career path as a social worker. It also suits people working in human services who want to upgrade their skills to become a qualified social worker.

Throughout the program, you’ll complete professional practice courses in:

  • health and ageing
  • child, youth and family
  • mental health.

You'll also undertake 1,000 hours of supervised practical placements in a variety of organisations, including not-for-profit, community service and private practice.

Whether you're passionate about fighting for equity, supporting mental health, or working with families and communities, this program gives you the knowledge, experience, skills and confidence to build a career that creates real lasting impact.

This program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and will enable you to qualify as a social worker and become a member of the AASW.

Admission Requirements

100+
7+
4+
72+
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with one year full-time equivalent study in social and behavioural sciences.

2 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,540 AUD
International
45,792 AUD

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