Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Masters (Coursework)

Make a real difference with social work and expand your career opportunities in this professionally accredited course, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers.

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Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

103804

Study Mode

Online, In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,948 per year / $17,896 total

About this course

Make a real difference with social work and expand your career opportunities in this professionally accredited course, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Gain expertise in improving the lives of others with critical skills in social work tailored to the unique and complex challenges of individuals, families, groups and communities.

Entry requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline other than Social Work that includes a minimum of 1 year full-time study in social and behavioural sciences; or equivalent

Study locations

Townsville

Cairns

Online

Career pathways

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) graduates are highly employable and make a difference in a variety of settings.

You could pursue a career as a social worker in government and non-government organisations throughout Australia or internationally.

Graduates find employment in areas like hospital and community health services, mental health services, child protection services, youth and family services.

You could work in a range of occupations, such as case work with individuals and families, community work and development roles, or social policy, research and advocacy roles.

How to apply

Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at James Cook University (JCU).

76.5%

Overall satisfaction

82.4%

Skill scale

67.7%

Teaching scale

79.4%

Employed full-time

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