QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
Master of Social Work - Qualifying
Masters (Coursework)
Key details
About this course
- Develop expertise in casework, assessment and intervention, practice frameworks, policy, and ethical and legal contexts of practice.
- Complete in 2 years full time or 4 years part time.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Gain experience in extensive field placements supervised by a professional social worker.
- Develop expertise in casework, assessment and intervention, practice frameworks, policy, and ethical and legal contexts of practice.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Gain experience in extensive field placements supervised by a professional social worker.
Entry requirements
You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree and have passed one year (8 units) of full-time studies in social sciences such as:
- studies in society
- human development
- education
- human services
- law
- media and communication
- nursing
- psychology
- sociology
- urban and regional planning.
This course is not designed for students who already have a bachelor degree in social work.
Overseas qualificationsQUT will consider equivalent overseas qualifications for admissions purposes. If you have tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
We also recognise not all overseas social work qualifications will meet the professional requirements to gain membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). We will consider applications from overseas qualified applicants for this course.
If you are a qualified social worker in your country of residence you should also contact the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) to determine any study you may need to undertake to be eligible for membership in Australia. This assessment may indicate that you won't need to complete the full two years of study and you may be eligible for some credit for prior learning (advanced standing) towards your study.
English language proficiencyWe require students to demonstrate they can speak write read and comprehend academic English to a specified standard.
Our English proficiency requirements for this course are:
- IELTS (Academic): 7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0
- PTE: 65 or better overall with no subscore below 65
- TOEFL (IBT): 98 or better overall with listening and reading subscores of 24 or better a writing subscore of 27 or better and a speaking subscore of 23 or better
- Cambridge English Score: 185 or better overall with no subscore below 185
The test must have been completed within 2 years prior to the proposed course start month.
Selection ranksYou will be considered solely on the basis of selection ranks from your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses but will not be considered for this course.
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Adjustments to your selection rankAny adjustments you receive to your selection rank will be applied to this course.
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You must have a completed recognised bachelor degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale) that includes the equivalent of at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences for example:
- studies in society
- human development
- education
- human services
- law
- media and communication
- nursing
- psychology
- sociology
- urban and regional planning.
This course is not designed for students who already have the equivalent of a Bachelor in Social Work. However QUT recognises not all overseas social work qualifications will meet the professional requirements to gain membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and will consider applications from overseas qualified applicants for this course.
Applicants who are qualified Social Workers in their country of residence should also contact the AASW to determine the study they may need to undertake to be eligible for membership in Australia. This assessment may indicate that it will not be necessary for you to complete the full two years of study and you may be eligible for some advanced standing towards your study.
Study locations
Kelvin Grove
What you will learn
The Master of Social Work provides graduates with an internationally recognised qualification in social work and is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
During the course students will develop knowledge and expertise in:
- casework and case management practice
- assessment and intervention
- political economy and policy making
- ethical and legal contexts of practice
- theoretical and practice framework that incorporate child wellbeing and mental health contexts
Students also complete 1000 hours of supervised field placements.
Students are required to attend compulsory on-campus sessions each semester. This includes a requirement to attend sessions during Orientation Week. All commencing students will need to ensure they are available to attend.
The Master of Social Work provides graduates with an internationally recognised qualification in social work and is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
During the course students will develop knowledge and expertise in:
- casework and case management practice
- assessment and intervention
- political economy and policy making
- ethical and legal contexts of practice
- theoretical and practice framework that incorporate child wellbeing and mental health contexts
Students also complete 1000 hours of supervised field placements.
Students are required to attend compulsory on-campus sessions each semester. This includes a requirement to attend sessions during Orientation Week. All commencing students will need to ensure they are available to attend.
Course requirements
There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them. Some of these requirements have associated costs.
Find out more about additional course requirements and costs.
Blue card
You will need a valid blue card to complete practical placements in this course.
Career pathways
This course is designed for graduates from other disciplines seeking a qualification in social work. It is not suitable for qualified social workers seeking additional postgraduate study.
This innovative course is designed to deliver graduates who can work in a variety of government non-government and not-for-profit sectors either in direct support or outreach services community development or policy and social advocacy positions.
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Course structure
The Master of Social Work - Qualifying consists of 12 units and can be studied full time (two years) or part time (four years).
The course includes a minimum 1000 hours of field placements supervised by a professional social worker. These placements are undertaken over two professional practice units each worth 36 credit points (SWN021 and SWN022).
The Master of Social Work - Qualifying consists of 12 units and can be studied full time (two years) or part time (four years).
The course includes a minimum 1000 hours of field placements supervised by a professional social worker. These placements are undertaken over two professional practice units each worth 36 credit points (SWN021 and SWN022).
Graduate outcomes
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