Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Ipswich, Ipswich, Australia

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24 monthsProgramme duration

31,840 AUDTuition Fee/year

Social WorkMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Overview

Become a social worker in just two years* with UniSQ and embark on a career as a change agent in society. You’ll be prepared to enter an in-demand profession and work with people who are experiencing emotional, social, and economic challenges.
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) can be the start of a new career in social work and can build on your existing skills to make a difference in society.
Develop effective communication, creative thinking, and solution-based skills and get 1000 hours of hands-on experience during field placements to prepare you for professional practice. Graduates can work clinically with individuals and families or in counselling, advocacy, community engagement, disability services, social action, and international development.
You will be able to practice as a critical ally with marginalised people and communities, and foster cultural safety, be culturally responsive and be able to work alongside First Nations peoples.
Choose either a professional or research pathway in your final year to tailor the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) to your desired career path.

The professional pathway is unique to the UniSQ MSW(Q) degree and allows you to select between bespoke social work elective courses to gain deeper knowledge of particular areas of interest.
The research pathway advances your research capability and involves an independent research project that produces a thesis and the possibility of undertaking a PhD in the future.

* If studying full-time.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). UniSQ graduates will be eligible for membership with AASW.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

MSW

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Overview

Become a social worker in just two years* with UniSQ and embark on a career as a change agent in society. You’ll be prepared to enter an in-demand profession and work with people who are experiencing emotional, social, and economic challenges.
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) can be the start of a new career in social work and can build on your existing skills to make a difference in society.
Develop effective communication, creative thinking, and solution-based skills and get 1000 hours of hands-on experience during field placements to prepare you for professional practice. Graduates can work clinically with individuals and families or in counselling, advocacy, community engagement, disability services, social action, and international development.
You will be able to practice as a critical ally with marginalised people and communities, and foster cultural safety, be culturally responsive and be able to work alongside First Nations peoples.
Choose either a professional or research pathway in your final year to tailor the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) to your desired career path.

The professional pathway is unique to the UniSQ MSW(Q) degree and allows you to select between bespoke social work elective courses to gain deeper knowledge of particular areas of interest.
The research pathway advances your research capability and involves an independent research project that produces a thesis and the possibility of undertaking a PhD in the future.

* If studying full-time.

Professional accreditation

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). UniSQ graduates will be eligible for membership with AASW.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

94+

PTE Academic

65+

IELTS

Completion of an Australian university three-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with a minimum of one year of Social Science subjects.
Participate in an interview with a panel of staff from the Social Work and Human Services discipline in the School of Psychology and Wellbeing.
Additional requirements apply before you start any industry placements.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

May

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

28,320 AUD

International

Starts from

31,840 AUD

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