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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

  • Masters (Coursework)

This program equips you to take on leadership roles in social work and gives you the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb
Domestic Fees
$8,021 total

About this course

This program equips you to take on leadership roles in social work and gives you the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions.

Entry requirements

 

Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) requires:

  • a relevant Australian bachelor's degree (Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate) or equivalent qualification; and
  • evidence of the ability to meet the required prerequisite knowledge in relation to human development and of society; and
  • evidence of relevant employment history in human and community services industry (generally evidence of at least 2 years is required).

In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may admit applicants without a bachelor's degree who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. This may include evidence through publications or authorship of official documents.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) responds to the key priority learning areas identified by the AASW accreditation process: child protection; cross-cultural practice; standards for practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities; and mental health.

Graduates are able to take leadership roles in the social work profession, the health and community services sector, and other fields of practice.

This course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS).

How to apply

Download and complete the following supplementary application forms before commencing an online application:

  • supplementary form
  • referee report
  • supporting documents checklist

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
83.5%
Overall satisfaction
85.9%
Skill scale
79%
Teaching scale
77.5%
Employed full-time
$67.1k
Average salary