Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Advance your career and address structural inequalities with a professionally accredited Master of Social Work.
Best for:Best for individuals holding a relevant bachelor's degree seeking a professional qualification in social work and community advocacy.
Overview
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is a professionally accredited postgraduate degree designed to prepare students for impactful social work practice. Offered by UniSC, the program builds critical reflection, analytical skills, and innovative knowledge for community development, policy analysis, and social action. Students integrate classroom learning with diverse practical workplace placements spanning mental health, child protection, and family support. The curriculum equips graduates to address structural inequalities and advocate for marginalized populations across various community sectors.
What you'll do
- Participate in classroom learning focused on critical reflection and analytical social work practices
- Engage in practical workplace placements across various fields such as mental health, child protection, and disability support
- Undertake community development and social action initiatives
- Conduct policy analysis and development to address structural inequalities
- Integrate theoretical frameworks with real-world casework and advocacy
Requirements
Degree required: Relevant 3-year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) containing at least one year of full-time studies in social and behavioural sciences
Degree offered: Master's Degree
Language: English proficiency as required by university admission standards
Instruction: English
- Completion of prerequisite studies in social and behavioural sciences
- Critical thinking and analytical capabilities
- Commitment to addressing structural inequalities and social justice
- Must hold a recognized 3-year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with equivalent of one year full-time social and behavioural sciences study
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the official university portal or designated admissions channels. Ensure all academic transcripts and proof of meeting prerequisite social science requirements are included with the submission.
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of prior degree completion
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