Overview

The newly updated Social Work (Qualifying) programme from University of Tasmania will give you key skills in ethical, innovative and collaborative social work practice.

The new curriculum will equip you with advanced knowledge of social work research principles and methods. It also includes 1,000 hours of supervised professional field education placement, and students are encouraged to take part in additional project and research work with communities and industry.

You will graduate as a creative and ethical communicator who respectfully uses knowledge to meet the needs of diverse social work client groups, communities and organisations. You will be able to respond to social justice and human rights challenges in ways that are culturally sensitive, principled, and effective.

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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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Innovation, Sustainability and Regenerative Social Work

Contexts of Social Work Practice

Communication and Assessment Skills in Social Work

Social Work Theories, Values and Frameworks for 21 st Century

Practice

Social Work Practicum

Social Work Exhibition and Social Work Thesis

Social Work Research Practice

Trauma and Justice

Professional Pathway Social Work Practicum

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-22 00:00:00 , International

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It is recommended that students living overseas should apply at least 3 months prior to semester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Psychology Sociology View 94 other Masters in Psychology in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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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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Tuition Fee

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International

35561 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 71123 AUD for the full programme 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

1204 - 2001 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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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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Overview

Career

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

Living costs for Hobart

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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