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The University of Sydney

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Health and welfare

This program equips you to take on leadership roles in social work and gives you the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions. If your ambition is to make a positive difference in mental health, women's services, corrections, disability support, child and family services, migrant and refugee services or international development, then this is the program for you.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters by Coursework
AQF 9
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 072217J
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Course overview

This program equips you to take on leadership roles in social work and gives you the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions. If your ambition is to make a positive difference in mental health, women's services, corrections, disability support, child and family services, migrant and refugee services or international development, then this is the program for you.

Entry requirements

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

Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit. Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) requires: - a relevant Australian bachelor's degree (Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate) or equivalent qualification; and - evidence of the ability to meet the required prerequisite knowledge in relation to human development and of society; and - evidence of relevant employment history in human and community services industry (generally evidence of at least 2 years is required). In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may admit applicants without a bachelor's degree who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. This may include evidence through publications or authorship of official documents. Inherent requirements for programs in social work To assist you to make informed choices about your study, the School of Education and Social Work has identified inherent requirements for coursework-award courses in social work. In order to successfully complete such a course, you must possess these qualities and skills . (PDF) Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) requires: - a relevant Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification; and - evidence of the ability to meet the required prerequisite knowledge in relation to human development and of society; and - evidence of relevant employment history in human and community services industry (generally evidence of at least 2 years is required). In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may admit applicants without a bachelor's degree who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. This may include evidence through publications or authorship of official documents. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 105L 23 · R 23 · W 25 · S 23
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7.5L 7 · R 7 · W 7 · S 7
  • PTE AcademicOverall 78L 72 · R 72 · W 72 · S 72

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit. Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) requires: - a relevant Australian bachelor's degree (Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate) or equivalent qualification; and - evidence of the ability to meet the required prerequisite knowledge in relation to human development and of society; and - evidence of relevant employment history in human and community services industry (generally evidence of at least 2 years is required). In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may admit applicants without a bachelor's degree who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. This may include evidence through publications or authorship of official documents. Inherent requirements for programs in social work To assist you to make informed choices about your study, the School of Education and Social Work has identified inherent requirements for coursework-award courses in social work. In order to successfully complete such a course, you must possess these qualities and skills . (PDF) Admission to candidature for the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) requires: - a relevant Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification; and - evidence of the ability to meet the required prerequisite knowledge in relation to human development and of society; and - evidence of relevant employment history in human and community services industry (generally evidence of at least 2 years is required). In exceptional circumstances, the Dean may admit applicants without a bachelor's degree who, in the opinion of the faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. This may include evidence through publications or authorship of official documents.

  • Additional entry requirement

    AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; 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.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$47,500per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

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

  1. Master of Social Work (Qualifying)sydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements