
Overview
Social workers need contemporary skills to respond meaningfully to social problems. Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) has been designed with direct industry input to reflect current and emerging practice trends in the profession.
The masters-level course has specialisation options, and you will engage with distinctive Tasmanian, national, and international contexts. Threaded through the course is a focus on decolonising, Indigenising, sustainability, collaboration, and innovation in social work, ensuring that as a graduate, you are well-equipped for new and diverse roles in changing workplaces.
The Social Work (Qualifying) programme from University of Tasmania prepares students for generalist social work practice, helping them to develop core knowledge, skills and values that can be applied across practice settings, fields and methods of social work practice. Across your studies, you’ll complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised professional field education placement.
Career
The skills and expertise our Social Work graduates gain equips them for a diverse range of rewarding careers, including:
- child safety practitioner
- social worker
- project manager
- youth worker
- mental health practitioner
- researcher
- policy analyst and advisor
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Social Innovation, Sustainability and Regenerative Social Work
- Social Work Theories, Values and Frameworks for 21st Century Practice
- Social Work Practicum
- Contexts of Social Work Practice
- Communication and Assessment Skills in Social Work
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We recommend that students living overseas should apply at least 3 months prior to semester start date.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Psychology Sociology View 28 other Masters in Sociology in AustraliaExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Tasmania and/or in Australia, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Code: 098281J
A bachelor's degree other than in Social Work from the University of Tasmania or approved tertiary institution with:
- a major or equivalent in a related field such as social sciences, behavioural sciences, psychology, nursing or education.
- a minimum of 8 units (100 credit points) or equivalent in the studies of society and the studies of behavioural or psychological sciences. Of these units, at least one must be in the social sciences and at least one unit in behavioural and psychological sciences.
- these 8 units (100 credit points) must have been completed within 10 years of admission to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
36450 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 36450 AUD per year during 24 months.
- Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee and is incorporated in the fees you pay for.
Living costs for Hobart
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work (Qualifying).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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