Overview

The Social Work (Qualifying) program at the University of Sydney is for you if your ambition is to make a positive difference in mental health, women's services, corrections, disability support, child and family services, migrant and refugee services or international development.

Career Pathways

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) responds to the key priority learning areas identified by the AASW accreditation process: child protection; cross-cultural practice; standards for practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities; and mental health.

Graduates are able to take leadership roles in the social work profession, the health and community services sector, and other fields of practice.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Re-Imagining Child and Family Social Work
Social Work Theory and Practice
Violence Against Women
Diversity and Inclusivity in Ageing
Practice with Indigenous Australians
Human and Social Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 47 other Masters in Social Work in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

7.5

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PTE Academic

76

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 072217J
a relevant Australian bachelor's degree (Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate) or equivalent qualification; and
evidence of the ability to meet the required prerequisite knowledge in relation to human development and of society; and
evidence of relevant employment history in human and community services industry (generally evidence of at least 2 years is required).
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

Tuition Fee

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International

51500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 51500 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

8948 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8948 AUD per year during 24 months.

Domestic students: This is last year's tuition fee. Tuition fee information for this year is currently not available.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Work (Qualifying).

Available Scholarships

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