Master of Social Work Studies (Qualifying program)
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.
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.
Students with an approved undergraduate degree complete the #32 unit program over 2 years (full time) or 4 years (part time). Students with an approved human services degree or other similar degree accredited by the Australian Institute of Welfare and Community Workers (AIWCW) may be eligible for a ‘fast-track’ #24 unit program over 1.5 years (full time) or 3 years (part time).
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Student Income Support
The Master of Social Work Studies program has been approved for the payment of Student Income Support, for those domestic applicants who are eligible for Centrelink benefits. For further information, please contact Centrelink
