Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Course Level

Master Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

105271D

Related Careers

Social Worker

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

The Master of Social Work is a vibrant and challenging program. You will be encouraged to build on your existing knowledge and experience, and gain a sound understanding of social work values and practice approaches. The course emphasises social justice, human rights, and achieving the best possible outcomes for the most marginalised and disadvantaged members of our community. You will be taught by leading social work practitioners and academics, with a strong focus on experiential learning.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Canberra (Signadou)	Full-time - 2 years	N/A	N/A
Strathfield (Mount Saint Mary)	Full-time - 2 years	N/A	N/A
Online	Online/Off-campus - 2 years	N/A	N/A

Structure

160 Credit Points

Subjects

Social work
Social work and human services

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognised university which includes a minimum of 8 units (2 full-semesters) of study in the social sciences.
These units may include psychology, sociology, anthropology, policy studies, history, law, health and disability, technology, philosophy, indigenous studies, culture and human diversity, media study, gender studies, social theory and population studies.
The undergraduate degree must have at least one unit in human behaviour AND one unit in sociology.
International students must have completed the above prerequisites, they must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy and require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 (with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission Coursework Programs Policy (see English Language Proficiency).