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Overview
- Develop expertise in casework, assessment and intervention, practice frameworks, policy, and ethical and legal contexts of practice.
- Complete in 2 years full-time with a flexible mix of online learning, block attendance, and external delivery.
- Peer mentoring partnership with staff.
- Graduate eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
- Gain experience in extensive field placements supervised by a professional social worker.
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| QUT course code | SW80 |
| Attendance | Part time or Full time |
| Course duration | 2 years full time
4 years part time |
| Start month | February |
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On campus
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| CRICOS code | 075076D |
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Details
The Master of Social Work provides its graduates with an internationally recognised qualification in social work. This innovative course incorporates campus and online learning, intensive block teaching and supervised work-integrated field placements. Students work alongside academics to develop a personal learning plan which fits with other commitments and meets the requirements of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
During the course students will develop knowledge and expertise in:
- casework practice
- assessment and intervention
- practice frameworks
- political economy and policy making
- ethical and legal contexts of practice
- transition to social work practice.
The course is designed to meet each student’s aspirations for a high-quality career in direct practice, and supervisory and policy roles in health, government, non-government and not-for-profit sectors.
This course is designed for graduates from other disciplines seeking a qualification in social work. It is not suitable for qualified social workers seeking additional postgraduate study.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
Units
Course structure
The Master of Social Work consists of 16 units and can be studied full-time (two years) or part-time (four years). Students undertaking the part-time option may complete Summer Program offerings to accelerate their course completion.
The course includes a minimum 980 hours of field placements supervised by a professional social worker. These placements are undertaken over three practice units.
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Entry requirements
Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) normally with minimum overall grade point average of 4 (on a 7-point scale) or above.
This course is designed for graduates from other disciplines seeking a qualification in social work. It is not suitable for qualified social workers seeking additional postgraduate study.
Course fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.
2012: CSP $2,824 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
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Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments
Apply
How to apply for Master of Social Work
You apply directly to QUT for all our postgraduate courses.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3.
- Checked important dates.
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked course costs and if you're eligible for financial support
- Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
- Collected supporting documents (see application form)
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
Application for postgraduate course admission form (PDF file, 273.67 KB)
