AustraliaMaster's104 weeks

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Southern Cross University (SCU)Lismore, Australia

Fee for international students

A$52,000 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
Intakes
March
Duration
104 weeks
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Programme facts

Level
Master's
Duration
104 weeks
Language of teaching
English
Study mode
Not published
Credits
Not published
Intakes
MarchTypical for this country

About this programme

Social workers can be a lifeline for people facing difficulties related to financial, medical, mental health or relational circumstances. This course enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and values to become a strategic, ethical and reflective social work practitioner. Our accredited Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) is suited to applicants with previous experience in the study of the social sciences, social welfare, psychology or related fields. In this program, You will examine child protection, social policy and law, health issues impacting Indigenous communities, and leadership in social work organisations. You will also undertake practice under the supervision of an experienced social worker. As a graduate, You will be ready for a career as a professional social worker in Australia and may also be eligible for employment overseas.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS7 overall
  • TOEFL iBT94
Prerequisites
Students admitted to the MSW(Prof Qual) are required to have completed a relevant three year AQF Level 7 degree course that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences. To be accepted into the program, international students who have not completed a Year 12 or equivalent secondary school level qualification or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to AQF Level 9 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) test upon application
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Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.