Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
Southern Cross University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01241G
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'll examine child protection, social policy and law, health issues impacting Indigenous communities, and leadership in social work organisations. You'll also undertake practice under the supervision of an experienced social worker. As a graduate, you'll be ready for a career as a professional social worker in Australia and may also be eligible for employment overseas.
Designed for
Those who have undertaken prior study in the social sciences, psychology, or related fields
Structure
Credit points 192
Subjects
- Social work
Standard entry requirements
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
Recognition
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Gold Coast | International: $56,000 | No |
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| Online campus | No |
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Further information
Graduates will qualify as social workers in Australia and may also be eligible to apply to work as social workers overseas.
