Overview

The Social Work program at Monash University prepares you as a work-ready, qualified social worker in two years, and gives you the skills and practical experience to drive change, advocate for individuals, families and communities.

Career opportunities

With a Monash degree in social work, you will be ready to practice in a range of settings, and work with people of all ages and backgrounds. Social workers are in-demand and it’s a career with strong projected employment growth.

The course prepares you for the diverse career opportunities in social work. You can work in hospitals, mental health programs, government departments, community, human service and non-profit organisations.

You may choose to specialise in working with specific populations - such as young people, victims of family violence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander or LGTBQI communities or those affected by addiction. You can also choose to drive change on a large-scale, with roles in policy or research.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and includes 1000 hours of supervised placement over two years.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research for social work practice

Assessment and Intervention: Working with groups and communities

Social work practice in health and mental health

Preparation for supervised social work practice

The Australian welfare state and social policy

Supervised professional practice

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year

Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caulfield North, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 090746A

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least a credit (60%) average and at least one year of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences

A master's program with at least a pass (50%) average which qualifies graduates to register and practice in Allied Health**, Education, Medicine or Nursing.

* Examples of suitable Bachelor degrees that would satisfy this requirement but are not limited to are:

Education

Health Science

Medicine

Medical Radiation Science

Midwifery

Nursing

Occupational therapy

Paramedicine

Physiotherapy

Psychology

Public Health

Arts or Social Science degrees with a major in: Anthropology, Community development, Counselling, Criminology, Economics: with a health or social focus, Geography with a human/social focus, Indigenous studies, International relations, Philosophy, Political science, Psychological sciences, Psychology, Sociology.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

42300 AUD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9314 AUD / year

≈ 9314 AUD / year

Additional Details

Fees for domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Funding

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