To be eligible for admission:
Applicants must hold a relevant 3-year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in social and behavioural sciences. This is the minimum entry requirement as set out by the ASWEAS guidelines (2019).
If an applicant's prior degree has not specifically addressed the above, they may be required to undertake additional foundational study as determined by the School of Social Science (usually the Program Coordinator of Master of Social Work (Qualifying)).
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) test upon application.
Applicants must complete a Personal Statement Form (up to 500 words) detailing the following:
- What is your motivation to choose a career pathway into Social Work and what are the qualities you bring
- How do your previous studies and experience align with the degree
Applicants may also be required to attend an interview.
English language requirements If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.
Post admission requirementsA student's enrolment in field education will be conditional upon the following:
* the student's eligibility for a Blue Card at the time of the first enrolment in the program
* maintenance of that eligibility throughout the entire program
* acquisition of a Blue Card prior to commencement of field education cable
