
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Turn your passion for helping people and addressing social and community issues into a rewarding career with accredited qualifications in social work.
Official- Duration
- Not provided
- Qualification
- Masters by coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- St Lucia
- QLD
- Course code
- CRICOS 063939E
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Course overview
Turn your passion for helping people and addressing social and community issues into a rewarding career with accredited qualifications in social work.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with one year, full-time equivalent study in social and behavioural sciences. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive with a limited intake. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. Relevant disciplines include anthropology, community development, counselling, criminology, human services, Indigenous studies, international relations, political science, psychological sciences, psychology, sociology. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website. For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. Before you apply for this program, you must make sure you will be able to meet any https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/placements/hmbs >placement requirements . 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.42 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 5.84 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.34 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.84 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 50% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 2. 1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with one year, full-time equivalent study in social and behavioural sciences. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive with a limited intake. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. Relevant disciplines include anthropology, community development, counselling, criminology, human services, Indigenous studies, international relations, political science, psychological sciences, psychology, sociology. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website. For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. Before you apply for this program, you must make sure you will be able to meet any https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/placements/hmbs >placement requirements . 2. {}
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
China non-211 universities
75
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 7 · R 7 · W 7 · S 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with one year, full-time equivalent study in social and behavioural sciences. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive with a limited intake. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. Relevant disciplines include anthropology, community development, counselling, criminology, human services, Indigenous studies, international relations, political science, psychological sciences, psychology, sociology. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website. For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. Before you apply for this program, you must make sure you will be able to meet any https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/placements/hmbs >placement requirements . 2. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1 3. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4 4. China 211 universities: 70 5. China non-211 universities: 75 6. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4.5 is a pass.: 5.42 7. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 4 is a pass.: 5 8. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 10 point scale where 5 is a pass.: 5.84 9. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 1 is a pass.: 1.5 10. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.34 11. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2.84 12. India Section 1 Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 7 point scale where 4 is a pass: 4.5 13. 100% scale, where 50% is a Lower 2nd Class pass.: 50% 14. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2 15. Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.: 2
Additional entry requirement
1. Entry requirements To be eligible for entry, you'll need: A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), with one year, full-time equivalent study in social and behavioural sciences. You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. Entry is competitive with a limited intake. Applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander who meet the minimum entry requirements for this program will be offered a place. On admission to the program, you will need to provide evidence of your Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. Relevant disciplines include anthropology, community development, counselling, criminology, human services, Indigenous studies, international relations, political science, psychological sciences, psychology, sociology. To complete this degree, you have to meet its inherent requirements by demonstrating essential skills and attributes. Read the inherent requirements before you apply. Learn about inherent requirements We can help you meet the academic or English language requirements for your preferred program. If you haven’t completed the prerequisites, we can help. Learn about pathway options Prior to applying, applicants should ensure they will be able to meet placement requirements outlined on this website. For applicants who need to provide evidence of English proficiency, please note that this program requires a higher level of English language proficiency than the UQ minimum. Before you apply for this program, you must make sure you will be able to meet any https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/manage-my-program/placements/hmbs >placement requirements . 2. {}
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 1 | St Lucia | 22 February 2027 | — | $45,792per year | International students |
Where it is taught
St Lucia
PrimaryQLD
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying)study.uq.edu.au
- The University of Queenslanduq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Review postgraduate coursework entry requirementsOfficial source
- Review undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- UQ 2027 International Program Catalogue and Program Requirements APIOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

