Overview

In this Social Work (Qualifying) programme from University of Tasmania , you will learn to respond to social justice, human rights and socio-environmental challenges in ways that are culturally responsive, principled, regenerative, and effective.

Career

Social workers may support people in one-on-one direct counselling, helping families, supporting community awareness through casework, counselling, advocacy, community engagement and development and social action.

Social workers also work in areas such as policy development, education and research particularly around issues of social justice, disadvantage and the marginalisation of people in their communities or in society. The healthcare and social assistance industry is projected to grow 31.8% by 2034.*

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Collaboration, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Social Work

Theorising Social Work Practice

Contexts of Social Work Practice

Social Work Practicum

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National

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Students living overseas apply at least 3 months prior to semester start date and on-shore students apply no less than one month prior to semester start date

Language

English

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hobart, Australia
Launceston, Australia
Burnie, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work Psychology Sociology View 25 other Masters in Sociology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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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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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37250 AUD / year

≈ 37250 AUD / year

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Living costs

Hobart

Australia

1204 - 2001 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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