Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
Health and welfare
Make a real difference with social work and expand your career opportunities in this professionally accredited course, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Gain expertise in improving the lives of others with critical skills in social work tailored to the unique and complex challenges of individuals, families, groups and communities. Enhance your current qualifications and gain the critical skills to improve the lives of others, working towards creating a just and equitabl
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Smithfield
- QLD · +4 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 070091A
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Course overview
Make a real difference with social work and expand your career opportunities in this professionally accredited course, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Gain expertise in improving the lives of others with critical skills in social work tailored to the unique and complex challenges of individuals, families, groups and communities. Enhance your current qualifications and gain the critical skills to improve the lives of others, working towards creating a just and equitable society. This specialist postgraduate professional qualifying course, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers is designed to give you valuable opportunities to gain practical professional experience in social work practice and social welfare agencies, both in Australia and overseas. Acquire valuable hands-on experience working with individuals, families, groups and communities through on-campus classes and/or residential workshops. JCUs world-class lecturers provide consistent support and regular feedback to help you get the most out of your learning experience.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline other than Social Work that includes a minimum of 1 year full-time study in social and behavioural sciences; equivalent 2. Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a relevant discipline other than Social Work that includes a minimum of 1 year full-time study in social and behavioural sciences; equivalent
Additional entry requirement
Course-specific prior qualification and additional requirements; 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.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | James Cook University - Cairns | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Cairns | — | — | $67,280per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Online | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | JCU Townsville | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.