Master of Social Work

About the course The course is led by highly qualified, experienced, research-active and accessible experts in the field, with strong ties to the profession and community services and you will benefit from our research-led teaching, based on up-to-date data allowing you to apply the most relevant theory to your social work practice. The Master of Social Work is the most established Masters course in WA, with Social Work being first taught at UWA in 1965.

Admission Requirements To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 60 per cent; and(c) a current Australian National Police Certificate, or equivalent certification, indicating no criminal convictions. The currency of a National Police Certificate is 12 months.

English language requirements The ELC requirement may be satisfied by: At least two successful years of full-time or equivalent degree studies undertaken in one of the following countries: Australia New Zealand United Kingdom Republic of Ireland United States of America Canada (except Quebec) South Africa, where studies are taught and assessed in English. OR A valid IELTS (Academic) minimum score of 7.0 overall with at least 7.0 in each section. To be considered for the MSW, ELC must be satisfied by the application closing date. English language requirements

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