Charles Darwin University

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

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Be an agent of change and make a difference in the lives of families, individuals and communities. Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in a diverse range of practice contexts including urban, regional and remote and international settings. As a provisionally accredited course, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers and will be a part of a growing and diverse CDU social work alumni. During the cou

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Casuarina
NT · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 0101380
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Course overview

Be an agent of change and make a difference in the lives of families, individuals and communities. Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) provides you with the skills and knowledge to work in a diverse range of practice contexts including urban, regional and remote and international settings. As a provisionally accredited course, graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers and will be a part of a growing and diverse CDU social work alumni. During the course, you will explore themes and concepts such as social justice, human rights, critical reflection and supervision, culturally responsive practice, research and advocacy. Students will complete two placements in the field to further consolidate classroom learning with real world practice.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Postgraduate or graduate-entry coursework admission requires a qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. A course may also require a minimum grade, prerequisite knowledge or work experience. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Postgraduate or graduate-entry coursework admission requires a qualification deemed equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree. A course may also require a minimum grade, prerequisite knowledge or work experience.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$35,816per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Casuarina Campus

    Primary

    1 Ellengowan Dr, CASUARINA, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Social Work (Qualifying)cdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at Charles Darwin University: Fees & Entry Requirements