Overview

The Social Work program at University of Melbourne is led by highly qualified, experienced, research-active and accessible experts in the field, with strong ties to the profession and community services. Their expertise encompasses specialist knowledge in particular fields of practice including: Mental health, child and family practice, health, ageing and substance abuse.

We give you strong research preparation through specific skill development in social work research. This is important in teaching you to utilise current research to inform your practice and as preparation for research studies

You will undertake a specialist elective in the final semester. Throughout the degree you will find special areas of social work that interest you. You can follow these up more closely by undertaking a specialist elective in:

Health
Psychiatric disability
Group work
Aged care
Child and family

Social policy or mental health

Intended Learning Outcomes

The course:

Prepares students for professional social work practice in a diverse range of contexts;
Provides students with foundational theories informing social work practice;
Introduces students to the methods of social work practice, including casework, counselling, group-work, community development, policy and research;
Introduces students to the fields of social work practice, including child and family health and mental health;
Immerses students in practice through two 70 day fieldwork placements;
Provides a pathway for graduates wanting to pursue doctoral study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Counselling and Interviewing Skills
Lifespan Risk and Resilience
Social Policy for Social Work Practice
Social Work Theory and Practice
Assessing Risk and Vulnerability
Legal and Ethical Contexts of Practice
Social Work Practice: Indigenous Peoples

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

81

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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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

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81

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64

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 061212E

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must:

have completed an undergraduate degree with at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences or equivalent, with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing the Master of Social Work, or
have completed an older undergraduate degree and more recent graduate study that demonstrates current capacity for graduate study, and
provide a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) that details education, workplace experience and other relevant skills and training; and
provide contact details for a professional referee.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

prior academic performance; and
work experience and other training completed as detailed in the CV.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

61240 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

42480 AUD / year

≈ 42480 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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Funding

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