
Master of Social Work
Health and welfare
The Master of Social Work at the University of Melbourne offers an outstanding graduate course of study. You will benefit from our research-led teaching, based on up-to-date data allowing you to apply the most relevant theory to your social work practice.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 061212E
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Course overview
The Master of Social Work at the University of Melbourne offers an outstanding graduate course of study. You will benefit from our research-led teaching, based on up-to-date data allowing you to apply the most relevant theory to your social work practice.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: - An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences (or equivalent), with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing this course, OR - An older undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and more recent graduate study that demonstrates current capacity for graduate study. You must also provide: - A current curriculum vitae (CV) that details your education, workplace experience, and other relevant skills and training, AND - Contact details for a professional referee - Relevant work experience may be paid or unpaid, and may be full-time or part-time, but for part-time experience, at least 40 hours should normally have been obtained in a single three-month period. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements? You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: - An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences (or equivalent), with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing this course, OR - An older undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and more recent graduate study that demonstrates current capacity for graduate study. You must also provide: - A current curriculum vitae (CV) that details your education, workplace experience, and other relevant skills and training, AND - Contact details for a professional referee - Relevant work experience may be paid or unpaid, and may be full-time or part-time, but for part-time experience, at least 40 hours should normally have been obtained in a single three-month period. Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements? You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.
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 · Semester 2 | The University of Melbourne | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Parkville | — | — | $52,791per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Social Workstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

