Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Advance your career in social work with a professional qualifying master's program focused on social justice and human rights.
Best for:Best for undergraduate degree holders in social sciences looking to transition into professional social work practice.
Overview
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at Australian Catholic University is a dynamic postgraduate program designed to build upon your existing knowledge and prepare you for professional social work practice. Delivered by experienced practitioners and academics, the curriculum emphasizes social justice, human rights, and supporting marginalized communities. Students engage in rigorous experiential learning to understand core social work values and methodologies. This qualifying degree equips graduates with the essential practical and theoretical foundation required for a successful career in the social services sector.
What you'll do
- Participate in vibrant and challenging coursework focusing on social work values and practice
- Engage in experiential learning opportunities designed to connect theory with real-world practice
- Examine issues related to social justice, human rights, and community welfare
- Collaborate with leading social work practitioners and academic experts
Requirements
Degree required: Undergraduate degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 8 units (2 full-semesters) of study in the social sciences
Degree offered: Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Language: English; academic IELTS minimum overall score of 7.0 with a minimum score of 7.0 in all bands, or an equivalent acceptable test score
Instruction: English
- Completed at least one university unit in human behaviour
- Completed at least one university unit in sociology
- Foundational knowledge across social science disciplines such as psychology, policy studies, or anthropology
- Must have completed an undergraduate degree including the required social science prerequisite units
- International students must comply with the university's Admission to Coursework Programs Policy
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How to apply
Review the course requirements and English language proficiency standards on the university portal. Submit your application directly through the official international or domestic application channels provided by Australian Catholic University.
- Undergraduate degree transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
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