A Graduate Certificate in Social Work includes four units and typically takes six months of full-time study or 12 months of part-time study to complete. Students learn from evidence-based research, develop the skills to become a leader in social work and address complex situations in the industry.
Studying a Graduate Diploma in Social Work takes around 12 for full-time study or longer for part-time study. Students complete 8 units with core units and a selection of electives. This course allows professionals to explore advanced social work theory and practice.
A Master of Social Work is the most popular postgraduate social work course to study because there are limited graduate certificates and graduate diplomas available. A master’s degree in social work takes two years of full-time study or up to four years for part-time study. All students completing this degree undertake an in-person placement to gain hands-on experience alongside theory-based units.
To become a qualified social worker in Australia, you must complete a relevant university degree accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). After gaining the required qualifications, social workers can work in hospitals, private practices, schools and aged care facilities. The average salary for a social worker in Australia in 2023 ranges from $85,000 to $100,000 per year. Postgraduate study in social work enhances job prospects and career opportunities for professionals in this highly valued industry.
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State | Institution | Program |
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ACT | Australian Catholic University |
Bachelor of Social Work |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours |
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Master of Social Work | ||
NSW |
Charles Sturt University | Bachelor of Social Work |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
University of New England | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Master of Social Work | ||
University of New South Wales | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours/Bachelor of Law | ||
Bachelor of Social Work Honours/Bachelor of Arts | ||
Bachelor of Social Work Honours/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
Bachelor of Social Work Honours/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice | ||
Bachelor of Social Work Honours/Bachelor of Social Science | ||
University of Newcastle | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
University of Sydney | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
Western Sydney University | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice/Bachelor of Social Work | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
University of Wollongong | Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Work Honours | |
Master of Social Work | ||
Australian Catholic University | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
Australian College of Applied Professions | Master of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
NT | Charles Darwin University | Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Work Honours |
Master of Social Work (provisionally accredited) | ||
QLD | CQU | Bachelor of Social Work |
Griffith University | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
Master of Social Work/Master of Mental Health | ||
James Cook University | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
QUT | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Bachelor of Behavioural Science/Bachelor of Social Work | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
Southern Cross University | Bachelor of Social Work (provisionally accredited) | |
Master of Social Work | ||
The University of Queensland | Bachelor of Social Work Honours | |
Master of Social Work Studies | ||
Australian Catholic University | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Batchelor of Theology/Bachelor of Social Work | ||
Batchelor of Arts/Bachelor of Social Work | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
University of the Sunshine Coast | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work/Batchelor or Criminology and Justice | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
University of Southern Queensland | Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Work Honours | |
SA | Flinders University | Bachelor of Social Work/Bachelor of Social Work Honours |
Bachelor of Social Work | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
University of South Australia | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
TAS | University of Tasmania | Bachelor of Social Work |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
VIC | Deakin University | Bachelor of Social Work |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
LaTrobe University | Bachelor of Social Work Honours (provisionally accredited) | |
Master of Social Work | ||
Bachelor of Human Services/Master of Social Work | ||
Monash University | Master of Social Work | |
RMIT University | Bachelor of Social Work Honours | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours/Bachelor of Social Science Honours | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
The University Of Melbourne | Master of Social Work | |
Federation University | Master of Social Work | |
Victoria University | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Australian College of Applied Professions | Master of Social Work (provisionally accredited) | |
Bachelor of Social Work (provisionally accredited) | ||
WA | Curtin University | Bachelor of Social Work |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
Master of Social Work | ||
Edith Cowan University | Bachelor of Social Work | |
Bachelor of Social Work Honours | ||
The University Of Western Australia | Master of Social Work |