Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

About this Course

Social workers champion social justice, equality and human rights. They stand alongside individuals and communities to improve society’s overall well-being, especially for the most vulnerable populations.

In this course, taught by highly qualified staff with practice experience, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a professional social work practitioner, able to work in Australia and overseas. It includes 1000 hours of supervised fieldwork placements to hone your craft.

Are you ready to stand for something?

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  All applicants are required to hold a three-year Bachelor degree in a related field (other than social work) which includes at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences (studies of the individual and society) or equivalent, such as community and human services, sociology, behavioural sciences, counselling and psychological sciences.

  Alternatively, applicants with a three-year Bachelor degree in any field, who have also completed one-year of additional studies in social sciences in a Postgraduate Qualifying Program or as part of a AQF postgraduate course, may meet the entry requirements for the course.

  Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities

Social work is a part of a growing sector with graduates working across local, state, and federal government departments, in private and non-government human service organisations and in various advocacy, activism, policy making and tribunal capacities. Opportunities range from direct practice, education, community and policy development, and research.

Possible future job titles

Case Manager, Child and Youth Worker, Community Engagement Officer, Education and Career Support Consultant, Human Rights Advocate, Mental Health and Wellbeing Coordinator, Migrant and Refugee Settlement Officer, Policy Adviser, Public Servant, Public Health Consultant