Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Health and welfare
Become a social worker in just two years with UniSQ and embark on a career as a change agent in society. You will be prepared to enter an in-demand profession and work with people who are experiencing emotional, social, and economic challenges. The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) can be the start of a new career in social work and can build on your existing skills to make a difference in society. Develop effective communication, creative thinking, and solution-based skills and get 1000 hours
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Ipswich
- QLD · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 114532B
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Course overview
Become a social worker in just two years with UniSQ and embark on a career as a change agent in society. You will be prepared to enter an in-demand profession and work with people who are experiencing emotional, social, and economic challenges. The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) can be the start of a new career in social work and can build on your existing skills to make a difference in society. Develop effective communication, creative thinking, and solution-based skills and get 1000 hours of hands-on experience during field placements to prepare you for professional practice. Graduates can work clinically with individuals and families or in counselling, advocacy, community engagement, disability services, social action, and international development. You will be able to practice as a critical ally with marginalized people and communities, and foster cultural safety, be culturally responsive and be able to work alongside First Nations peoples. Choose either a professional or research pathway in your final year to tailor the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) to your desired career path. The professional pathway is unique to the UniSQ MSW(Q) degree and allows you to select between bespoke social work elective courses to gain deeper knowledge of particular areas of interest. The research pathway advances your research capability and involves an independent research project that produces a thesis and the possibility of undertaking a PhD in the future.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. UniSQ postgraduate entry requirements are degree-specific and may use GPA calculations from previous study, prerequisite qualifications and relevant experience to assess eligibility. 2. Check the selected degree for its required prior qualification, GPA and any professional requirements.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
UniSQ postgraduate entry requirements are degree-specific and may use GPA calculations from previous study, prerequisite qualifications and relevant experience to assess eligibility.
Additional entry requirement
Check the selected degree for its required prior qualification, GPA and any professional requirements.
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 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $63,680per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Social Work (Qualifying)unisq.edu.au
- University of Southern Queenslandunisq.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
- International Student Guide 2027Official source
- Undergraduate entry requirementsOfficial source
- Entry requirementsOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Doctor of PhilosophyOfficial source