Overview

Key facts

Enhance your current qualifications and gain the critical skills to improve the lives of others, working towards creating a just and equitable society with the Social Work (Professional Qualifying) MSW course from James Cook University.
Acquire valuable hands-on experience working with individuals, families, groups and communities through on-campus classes and/or residential workshops. JCU’s world-class lecturers provide consistent support and regular feedback to help you get the most out of your learning experience.
Students complete a series of essential core subjects, tailored to the unique and complex challenges of social work. Subjects consider global issues and international perspectives with those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Work while you study with JCU’s flexible delivery options. You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for one field education placement if you already have significant social welfare and human services experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Social Work (Professional Qualifying) MSW course from James Cook University are highly employable and make a difference in a variety of settings.
You could pursue a career in government and non-government organisations throughout Australia or internationally.
Graduates find employment in areas like hospital and community health services, child protection services, youth and family services.
You could work in a range of occupations, such as case work with individuals and families, community work and development roles, or social policy, research and advocacy roles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work Practice

Social Work and Mental Health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for Practice

Field Education

Community Development

Social Policy Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cairns, Australia
Townsville, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology School Counselling View 46 other Masters in Social Work 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.

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General requirements

CRICOS code: 070091A
Completion of an approved AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline other than an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) recognised social work degree that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in social and behavioural sciences.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

649 AUD / year

≈ 649 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

649 AUD / year

≈ 649 AUD / year

Additional Details

Annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for domestic students for a full-time study load

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