The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make important contributions which benefit individuals and communities.
Throughout the degree, you will build on prior study of the individual and society, and further develop your interest in social justice, human rights and social development, to earn a professionally accredited social work qualification.
UOW social work graduates enter the workforce with practical experience earned through supervised professional placements. Your UOW degree will ensure you’re ready to promote social change and development and will help you make a difference to the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged individuals, families and communities.
This course balances practical skills, concepts and theory, as well as hands-on experience in professional practice, equipping you will strong communication and community engagement skills, developing your understanding of social work methods, and honing your social research and policy development abilities.
See the course handbook for more information
Fee subsidised places available
UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.