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Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Social work provides you with a lifelong career in the human services. It is a profession committed to social justice, professional and personal integrity and working collaboratively with people and communities.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Domestic Fees
$3,400 per year

About this course

Social work provides you with a lifelong career in the human services. It is a profession committed to social justice, professional and personal integrity and working collaboratively with people and communities. This course builds upon each person¿s unique strengths and lived experiences and engages each person in a journey to empower them to achieve their full potential. It builds collaborative partnerships to overcome structural barriers and work for a more equitable, inclusive, and just society. The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is an exciting and innovative course, designed to allow flexibility of study. This course will prepare graduates to work in a variety of human services settings such as aged care, disability, family and child wellbeing and protection, justice, hospital and health care, mental health, school and educational settings, research, and social policy. With field education placements of a total of 1000 hours, students familiarise themselves with, and develop the knowledge and skills necessary, for beginning practice.
100% Online

Enrol in the University of Canberra's online Master of Social Work (Qualifying) and become a professional social worker. Our online course provides you with the specialised knowledge and experience to actively enhance the quality of life for those facing disadvantage. Kick-start your meaningful career with the skills to improve, advocate for and safeguard the health, wellbeing and safety of individuals and communities.

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Professional accreditation

Undergoing provisional accreditation with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a related field and completed at least one year of full-time study, or part-time equivalent, at a minimum of AQF Level 7 in social sciences and human behaviour.

Examples of related fields of study in social sciences and human behaviour include:
- Psychology, research, and policy studies
- Allied health, including midwifery, occupational therapy, nursing, audiology, health promotion, physiotherapy, and pharmacy
- Counselling and therapeutic studies including play therapy, rehabilitation, drug and alcohol work, counselling, art therapy, music therapy, and disability and inclusion
- Social Science, Sociology and Humanities
- Clinical areas such as child development, medicine, emergency services, and working with older people
- Education and teaching
- Indigenous studies, culture and human diversity, media, gender studies, social theory and population studies
- Human resource management and marketing studies, including diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, leadership and coaching, managing people and change management, negotiation, regulations and ethics
- History, human geography and art.

Additional admission requirements

To be eligible you must have a minimum overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who have completed a three-year Bachelor of Social Welfare or Bachelor of Community Services may be eligible to receive credit for up to 25% of the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), which is the equivalent of four units. Recognition of Prior Learning applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by the course convener.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 2 11 March 2024
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 06 May 2024
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 4 01 July 2024
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 26 August 2024
2024 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 6 21 October 2024
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 1 20 January 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 2 17 March 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 12 May 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 4 07 July 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 01 September 2025
2025 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 6 27 October 2025
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 1 19 January 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 2 16 March 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 3 11 May 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 4 06 July 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 5 31 August 2026
2026 UC - Canberra, Online Study Block 6 26 October 2026
Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Canberra

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of Canberra.
93.3%
Overall satisfaction
80%
Skill scale
83.3%
Teaching scale