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Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Masters (Coursework)

Advance your skills and knowledge for a fairer world. As societies tackle modern challenges, social workers address structural inequalities and ensure people do not experience marginalisation. This professionally accredited, post-qualifying degree enables you to effect meaningful change.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Course Code

AR707, 073869J

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$26,400 per year / $8,842 total

International Fees

$52,800 total

About this course

In this program you will:

Develop your skills as a critically reflective and analytical social work practitioner
Build the advanced innovative knowledge and skills required to undertake social action, community development, policy analysis and development, advocacy and research
Integrate classroom learning with practical workplace experience in a huge range of fields, including health and mental health, child protection, disability, substance abuse, family violence, homelessness, working with young people, families, the elderly, refugees and Indigenous communities

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission:

Applicants must hold a relevant 3-year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in social and behavioural sciences. This is the minimum entry requirement as set out by the ASWEAS guidelines (2019).

If an applicant's prior degree has not specifically addressed the above, they may be required to undertake additional foundational study as determined by the School of Social Science (usually the Program Coordinator of Master of Social Work (Qualifying)).

To be accepted into the program, international students who have not completed a Year 12 or equivalent secondary school level qualification or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to AQF Level 9 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test upon application.

Applicants must complete a Personal Statement Form (up to 500 words) detailing the following:

What is your motivation to choose a career pathway into Social Work and what are the qualities you bring
How do your previous studies and experience align with the degree

Applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.

Post admission requirements

A student's enrolment in field education will be conditional upon the following:

* the student's eligibility for a Blue Card at the time of the first enrolment in the program

* maintenance of that eligibility throughout the entire program

* acquisition of a Blue Card prior to commencement of field education cable

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities

Aged care
Child protection
Community agencies
Community development
Family support
Government organisations
Health
Human service management
Income support
Indigenous rights
Mental health
Private practice
Refugee and migrant support
Social work
Youth work

Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Membership to the AASW enables graduates to apply to become a mental health accredited practitioner, which attracts a Medicare rebate for private practitioners.

Accreditation

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

88%

Overall satisfaction

86%

Skill scale

90%

Teaching scale

67.6%

Employed full-time

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