Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

About

The UOW Master of Social Work (Qualifying) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make important contributions to the betterment of people and communities. You will build on prior study of the individual and society, and further develop your interest in social justice and human rights, to earn a professionally accredited Social Work qualification.

UOW Social Work graduates enter the workforce with practical experience earned through supervised professional placements. Your UOW degree will ensure you’re ready to promote social change and development, and will help you make a difference to the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged individuals, families and communities.

This course balances practical skills, concepts and theory, as well as hands-on experience in professional practice:

• You will acquire the interpersonal and communication skills needed to work effectively with others, and use critical insights to understand people and social problems.
• You will develop your understanding of the concepts and methods that underpin effective practice as a qualified social worker.
• You will gain a working knowledge of social justice principles, and the skills to apply that knowledge to your work with individuals, families and communities, or in social research and policy development.
• You will learn the community engagement skills necessary to collaborate with community members and groups, and work effectively in the social work field.
• You will develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a career as a social worker through supervised professional experience in human service agencies.

Admission criteria

Either:

• an Australian bachelor degree, or recognised equivalent, in social sciences, psychology, public health, education, nursing, or
• a related undergraduate qualification with at least one year of social science content (ie studies of the individual and society).

Fees and charges

This course will be offered as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP). This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

Refer to University of Wollongong current fee information.

^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year and the amount then represents the full cost of the course.

Australian Government financial assistance

University of Wollongong scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Wollongong website.

Visit the University of Wollongong website or call 1300 FOR UOW (1300 367 869).

Visit the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities website.
Email the faculty via UOW Future Students.