Masters (Coursework)
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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Undergoing provisional accreditation with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
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.
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.
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Periods course is open for new admissionsYear | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
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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 |
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.