Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

What you will study

To complete the Master of Social Work, a student must complete 160 credit points.

Part A: Specified Units

Complete 100 credit points for ALL of the following:

• Social Work Theories, Context and Fields of Practice
• Social Work with Individuals
• Social Work with Children, Youth and Family
• Social Work with Groups
• Social Work with Communities
• Social Work Research
• Social Policy, Contemporary Issues and Social Work
• Social Work, Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and Social Work
• Integration of Theory, Evidence and Ethics for Effective Practice

change to unit title/code to SWTP630

Part B: Professional Experience Units

Complete 60 credit points for ALL of the following:

• Field Practicum 1
• Field Practicum 2

Entry requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

All students must meet the English Language Proficiency requirements defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must have:

• Completed a Bachelor's degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor's Degree in a related field, including at least one year of full-time study in the social and behavioural sciences.

These studies may include psychology, sociology, anthropology, policy studies, history, law, health and disability, nursing, disability studies, philosophy, Indigenous studies, culture and human diversity, media studies, gender studies, social theory and population studies.

• The undergraduate degree must include study in human behaviour and sociology.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Social workers may also work in different areas of practice, including:

• Family Work
• Youth and Child Welfare Services
• Medical and Health Services
• Disability Services
• Psychiatric and General Mental Health
• Community Services
• Aged Care
• Income Support
• Mediation
• Research

Fees and CSP

Average first-year fee in 2025: $9,312 (Commonwealth Supported Place)

The costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 40 credit points (normally four units) per semester.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

• The number of units studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Elective units. 

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.

Commonwealth Supported Places

The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.

If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.

Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.

Your student contribution amount is:

• Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
• Depending on the study areas they relate to.
• Reviewed and adjusted each year.

HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.