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University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
AR707, 073869J
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Fees
$27,000 per year / $10,788 total

Entry requirements

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 requirements

A 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

Study locations

Sunshine Coast

Moreton Bay

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Aged care
  • Child protection
  • Community agencies
  • Community development
  • Family support
  • Government organisations
  • Health
  • Human service management
  • Income support
  • Indigenous rights
  • Mental health
  • Private practice
  • Refugee and migrant support
  • Social work
  • Youth work
Memberships

Graduates may be eligible to become members of:

  • Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Membership to the AASW enables graduates to apply to become a mental health accredited practitioner, which attracts a Medicare rebate for private practitioners.

Accreditation

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is fully accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).
88%
Overall satisfaction
86%
Skill scale
90%
Teaching scale
67.6%
Employed full-time