Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Health and welfare
This degree combines academic rigour, exceptional research training, blended and work-based learning, and 1,000 hours of field education. As a student of Western Sydney University, you will undertake traditional academic subjects as well as completing assessed placements. The combination of blended and work-based learning is a distinguishing feature of this degree. There is a strong emphasis on our students moving beyond the University and working on projects with people in the community and wor
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parramatta
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 088712G
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Course overview
This degree combines academic rigour, exceptional research training, blended and work-based learning, and 1,000 hours of field education. As a student of Western Sydney University, you will undertake traditional academic subjects as well as completing assessed placements. The combination of blended and work-based learning is a distinguishing feature of this degree. There is a strong emphasis on our students moving beyond the University and working on projects with people in the community and workplace. It is specifically designed to ensure you graduate with hands-on skills working with the community at large skills that can take your career to the next level. In addition to emerging with a Master degree, you will also be equipped with the practical education required to meet Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) standards.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
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.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in the areas of Health, Education or Society and Culture, with a minimum of eight (8) subjects completed in Social Sciences or Psychology or; Applicants must have completed the Western Sydney University Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work) program.
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 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta City | 1 March 2027 | — | $34,776per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney University - Parramatta City | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Parramatta City | 1 March 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney Parramatta City | 19 July 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Western Sydney University - Parramatta City
Primary169 Macquarie St,, 100 George Street, 6 Hassall Street, Parramatta, NSW
Open in mapsWestern Sydney Parramatta City
169 Macquarie Street, 6 Hassall Street, PARRAMATTA, NSW, 2150, PARRAMATTA, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.