Master of Social Work Studies (MSocWkSt (#24))
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5458
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
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Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Social Work Studies.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A bachelors degree with demonstrated study in the social and behavioural sciences.
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5868
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
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Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Social Work and Human Services
Email: swahs@social.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2068
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2013
Semester 1
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5458
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
View the
Course list
for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Social Work Studies.
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A bachelors degree with demonstrated study in the social and behavioural sciences.
CRICOS Code: 063939E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 20800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Enquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Online Enquiries (fast response): www.uq.edu.au/international/enquiry
Email: study@uq.edu.au
Why study the Master of Social Work Studies?
Social work is an exciting and rewarding career for those interested in working with people, and in addressing social and community issues and problems. Social workers play a key role in developing a society based on social justice, and in alleviating disadvantage. Social workers stimulate action to change the social circumstances of individuals and groups who are socially excluded. They also work to reduce personal pain and distress, and provide direction for individual development and control over life situations.
The Master of Social Work Studies enables people with an undergraduate degree to qualify as a social worker and gain a postgraduate degree. The program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and graduates will be eligible to join the Association on completion of the degree. The program is particularly suited to new graduates looking for a clearly defined career path, mid-life career changers, human service workers looking to upgrade their skills and become a qualified social worker, and international students seeking to work as a social worker in Australia or overseas.
What you can study
In addition to developing core social work knowledge and skills, the program includes a particular focus on mental health practice. It also provides students with the opportunity to undertake advanced practice elective courses in areas such as child and family practice, counselling, community development and social policy, and social research. Students may select up to three electives based on their interests or their career plans. All students undertake periods of supervised practice in human service organisations.
Courses
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Social Work Studies.
Placement courses
Students in the #24 unit program are required to complete 600 hours of supervised practice in their final semester. Prior to entry, students in the 24 unit program must have produced a professional practice portfolio (independently verified by a qualified social worker) that demonstrates the achievement on their first degree of a series of practice competencies in line with the first placement requirements of the AASW. Guidelines are available from the School of Social Work and Human Services to assist with the completion of this portfolio.
Effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of the UQ campus but they can be expected to travel up to 60 minutes away and incur costs associated with travel and possible lost income. Students are generally placed in southeast Queensland.
All students (including part time students) will be required to attend placement for some periods of 5 days per week, as well as some periods of 4 days per week.
Students must have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing placement. Students will apply for a Blue Card through the Field Education Unit in the School of Social Work and Human Services if they do not already have a Blue Card.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
A bachelors degree with demonstrated study in the social and behavioural sciences.
Additional application information
Entry into the 24-unit program is based on having successfully completed a human services or similar degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers (AIWCW) . The degree should have included a minimum of 400 hours of supervised field education in a social work or human service agency. Applicants must make a formal application for the 24 unit program that demonstrates how their prior field education meets the AASW standards for the first social work placement.
Domestic students enrolled in the MSocWkSt may be eligible for income support and should contact Centrelink.
Apply online
Apply online to the Master of Social Work Studies.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
A bachelors degree with demonstrated study in the social and behavioural sciences.
Additional application requirements
From 2014, applicants with a non-English speaking background, please note: this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum for admission. The requirement is IELTS Academic overall 7 and a score of 7 in each sub-band of listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 063939E
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy) View the English proficiency policy.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
Please check your country's category with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Commonwealth Supported Place 2013:
Indicative annual fee 2013: AUD$ 5868
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Students' actual annual fees may vary in accordance with their choices of majors and electives and whether they study in Summer Semester. The University reviews fees annually.
Fees for International students
Indicative annual fee: AUD$ 20800
Indicative annual fees are calculated on the basis of two full-time semesters only. Actual annual fees may vary in accordance with your choices of majors and electives and whether you study in Summer Semester. Tuition fees are indexed each year. The indexation rate is fixed 18 months in advance of a particular academic year thereby allowing you to plan your finances ahead of time. The University's intent is that fee rate increases will be kept to a minimum and that indexation rates will remain stable wherever possible. Since 2007 the indexation rate has remained at or less than 4%.
To calculate the fees for any program, you will first need to choose the courses you wish to complete. To see all courses available please refer to the course list.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
What you can do with a Master of Social Work Studies
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following professional bodies:
- Australian Association of Social Workers
Accreditation body
- Australian Association Of Social Workers
While this degree may be accredited by an official industry accreditation body in Australia, completion of the degree may not result in graduates receiving automatic accreditation. Please contact the relevant registration body for details of any conditions for accreditation.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Master of Social Work Studies
To complete the Master of Social Work Studies, a student must complete a requisite number of courses chosen from the course list and according to the Rules for the program.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
For the #32 program a student is required to obtain:
- #12 from Part A
- #14 from Part B and
- #6 from Part D.
For the #24 program a student is required to obtain:
- #14 from Part B
- #4 from Part C and
- #6 from Part D.
See the course list for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Social Work Studies.
