Southern Cross University

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Health and welfare

Social workers can be a lifeline for people facing difficulties related to financial, medical, mental health or relational circumstances. This course enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and values to become a strategic, ethical and reflective social work practitioner. Our accredited Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) is suited to applicants with previous experience in the study of the social sciences, social welfare, psychology or related fields. In this program, You will e

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
AQF 9
Campus
Bilinga
QLD · +6 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 082686G

Course overview

Social workers can be a lifeline for people facing difficulties related to financial, medical, mental health or relational circumstances. This course enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and values to become a strategic, ethical and reflective social work practitioner. Our accredited Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) is suited to applicants with previous experience in the study of the social sciences, social welfare, psychology or related fields. In this program, You will examine child protection, social policy and law, health issues impacting Indigenous communities, and leadership in social work organisations. You will also undertake practice under the supervision of an experienced social worker. As a graduate, You will be ready for a career as a professional social worker in Australia and may also be eligible for employment overseas.

Entry requirements

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

1. Students admitted to the MSW(Prof Qual) are required to have completed a relevant three year AQF Level 7 degree course that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences. To be accepted into the program, international students who have not completed a Year 12 or equivalent secondary school level qualification or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to AQF Level 9 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) test upon application 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification or a permitted experience route; course-specific requirements; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Students admitted to the MSW(Prof Qual) are required to have completed a relevant three year AQF Level 7 degree course that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences. To be accepted into the program, international students who have not completed a Year 12 or equivalent secondary school level qualification or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to AQF Level 9 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) test upon application

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification or a permitted experience route; course-specific 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.

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2027 · Semester 1Gold Coast——$26,000per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Online campus——$26,000per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga

    Primary

    Gold Coast Aiport Development Park, 144 Coolangatta Rd, BILINGA, QLD

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  • Gold Coast

    Southern Cross Drive, BILINGA, QLD, 4225, BILINGA, QLD

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  • Online campus

    NSW

  • SCU Perth

    Ground Floor and Level 1, 297 Hay St, Perth, WA

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  • The Hotel School Brisbane

    Level 13, 127 Creek St, Brisbane, QLD

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  • The Hotel School Melbourne

    Level 3, 399 Lonsdale St, Melbourne, VIC

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  • The Hotel School Sydney

    Ground floor and Level 1-3, 60 Phillip St, SYDNEY, NSW

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References

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

  1. Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)scu.edu.au
  2. Southern Cross Universityscu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Student Guide 2026Official source
  5. Admission requirements for international studentsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) at Southern Cross University: Fees & Entry Requirements