Bachelor's degree in a related field:
A bachelor's degree other than in Social Work from the University of Tasmania or approved tertiary institution with:
- a major or equivalent in a related field such as social sciences, behavioural sciences, psychology, nursing or education.
- a minimum of 8 units (100 credit points) or equivalent in the studies of society and the studies of behavioural or psychological sciences. Of these units, at least one must be in the social sciences and at least one unit in behavioural and psychological sciences.
- these 8 units (100 credit points) must have been completed within 10 years of admission to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Students with a bachelor's degree in a non-related field:
Bachelor's degree in a non-related field may complete a pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) by completing either:
- 8 units (100 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, comprising 4 units (50 credit points) of Core units at Introductory (100) level and 4 units (50 credit points) of Core units at Intermediate level (200) or;
- In addition to holding a completed bachelor degree, the Diploma of Arts which include 100 credit points as per the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours pathway are accepted.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) - no other equivalencies will be accepted. Applicants will be required to meet this requirement prior to commencing a pathway into their Social Work program.
See the AASW English language requirements for more details.
Safety in Practice Compliance
Students need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.
Bachelor's degree in a related field:
A bachelor's degree other than in Social Work from the University of Tasmania or approved tertiary institution with:
- a major or equivalent in a related field such as social sciences, behavioural sciences, psychology, nursing or education.
- a minimum of 8 units (100 credit points) or equivalent in the studies of society and the studies of behavioural or psychological sciences. Of these units, at least one must be in the social sciences and at least one unit in behavioural and psychological sciences.
- these 8 units (100 credit points) must have been completed within 10 years of admission to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Students with a bachelor's degree in a non-related field:
Bachelor's degree in a non-related field may complete a pathway into the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) by completing either:
- 8 units (100 credit points) from the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours, comprising 4 units (50 credit points) of Core units at Introductory (100) level and 4 units (50 credit points) of Core units at Intermediate level (200) or;
- In addition to holding a completed bachelor degree, the Diploma of Arts which include 100 credit points as per the Bachelor of Social Work with Honours pathway are accepted.
English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0) - no other equivalencies will be accepted. Applicants will be required to meet this requirement prior to commencing a pathway into their Social Work program.
See the AASW English language requirements for more details.
Safety in Practice Compliance
Students need to complete a Safety in Practice Agreement to meet pre-practicum requirements. This includes a National Police Record Check and relevant Working with Vulnerable People Check. See more information and resources at Social Work Field Education Placements.
