Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

The University of Wollongong (UOW) has become one of the best modern universities in the world: dynamic, agile and prominent in national and international rankings for the quality of our teaching, research, student experience and outcomes.

We are recreating our learning environment to be truly global, delivering a distinctive UOW experience across all our locations. We foster a knowledge exchange and provide students with opportunities to enrich their experiences and build lifelong networks.

Through our graduate employment support, employability workshops, internship, and placement programs, UOW continues to ensure our graduates are highly sought after by employers.

A personalised approach ensures students make a smooth transition into university life, while the real-world experience incorporated into every degree has seen UOW consistently ranked in the top 200 universities in the world for the quality of our graduates.*.

UOW has a proud history of working closely with our communities to increase participation and attainment of underrepresented groups in higher education. Our student cohort represents one of the most diverse student bodies in any Australian higher education institution. We facilitate student diversity by creating mutually beneficial partnerships with schools, pathway providers and community partners.

* QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022

The University of Wollongong (UOW) aims to equip our graduates with the skills to deliver real-world outcomes, underpinned by strong industry partnerships, a personalised style and a pioneering approach to international education.

Postgraduate students enjoy access to world-class facilities – including Sydney Business School in Sydney’s CBD and the Innovation Campus at Wollongong – and are encouraged to collaborate with researchers from different disciplines to transform lives and regions on an international scale.

As a modern university, we are uniquely placed to understand and respond to change. UOW’s mission is to transform people and the world we live in. To do this, we connect our communities with an international network of businesses, collaborators, researchers, students, governments, and investors.

At UOW, we are driving change that is relevant to regional priorities but with global impact. Our initiatives are transforming education, research, industries, healthcare, and communities.

Our researchers dedicate their careers to finding solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. They work with some of the world’s best research partners to solve the biggest questions facing society, striving towards a better quality of life for future generations.

This is why UOW is consistently rated in the top 200 universities in the world for the quality of our graduates*

*QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022