University of New England
Master of Social Work
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 36 months
Practice both generalist and advanced social work skills using diverse learning methods, focusing on person-in-environment perspectives, as well as anti-oppressive and antiracist frameworks.
Course overview
The University of New England (UNE) Online offers a Master of Social Work (MSW) Program specifically designed for working individuals who want to pursue their education while managing work and family commitments. The program is grounded in the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and equips graduates to assist individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities across various settings and diverse populations.
UNE Online’s MSW program is entirely online, asynchronous and accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The program is designed with flexibility in mind, offering advanced standing and accelerated pathways for eligible students. Both full-time and part-time students receive one-on-one guidance to help them secure field placements. We pride ourselves on competitive tuition rates, an engaged faculty and personalised student support. Graduates will develop effective skills in various social work modalities, preparing them for success in a wide range of social work opportunities.
Key facts
What you will study
To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units to the value of 60 credit points. Each course is valued at three credit points unless stated.
Generalist Curriculum Orders
- Human Behaviour & Social Environment
- Social Work Research
- Community Engaged Research
- Social Policy and Advocacy
- Anti-Oppression Social Work
- Social Work Practice I
- Social Work Practice II
- Integrating Seminar & Practicum I
- Integrating Seminar & Practicum II
- Social Work Practice with Substance Use Disorder
Specialisation Curriculum Orders
- Advanced Clinical Practice I
- Advanced Clinical Practice II
- Leadership & Supervision
- DSM: A Social Work Perspective
- Integrating Seminar & Practicum III
- Integrating Seminar & Practicum IV
Elective Courses
Traditional students must complete four electives throughout their coursework.
- Social Work Practice with Groups
- Social Work in School Settings
- Social Work in Health Care Settings
- Substance Use: A Social Work Perspective
- Strength-Based CBT
- SW Practice with LGBTQ Individuals, Families and Groups
- Advanced Co-Occurring Clinical Practice
- SW Practice and Intimate Partner Violence
- Advanced Trauma-Based Practice
- Homelessness
- Psychopharmacology: Drugs/Behaviour
- Use of Creative Arts in SW Practice
- Social Work Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Caregivers
- Aging & Health
- Narrative Therapy
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Theory/Practice
- Motivational Interviewing
- SW Practice with Military & Family
- Grief, Loss, Death & Dying in Social Work
- Social Work and the Law
Entry requirements
Admission requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution. Students applying to the Advanced Standing pathway must have earned a BSW from a CSWE-accredited program, preferably within the last 7 years and with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must have completed coursework equivalent to UNE Online’s generalist year courses.
- No GRE Required
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated fee in 2025: $19,500 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The costs will depend on the units you choose to study, as the cost of individual units varies. Estimated fees are provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require less than 48 credit points, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points required to complete that course.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of units studied.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
