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Master of Social Work in Professional Qualifying
Charles Sturt University - Sydney/Melbourne
- Melbourne, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A two-year on-campus professional-qualifying master's in social work at the Sydney and Melbourne campuses.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Social Work in Professional Qualifying. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Health Services Coordinator
- Research Assistant
- Community Health Officer
- Program Coordinator
- Healthcare Administrator
Curriculum
- Two years full time
- 128 credit points in 8-point subjects
- four subjects per session at about 10-12 hours per subject each week including workplace learning. Essential and elective subjects and sample study plans are linked from the page
- not all electives run every session
- subject names are not published.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed bachelor degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)
- Business Data Analytics
- Professional IT and Project Management also admit applicants without a degree through the Graduate Diploma pathway
- Social Work needs a bachelor degree plus one year of social and behavioural science study.
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent), Course-specific conditions in Notes
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Genuine Student Supporting Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the graduate admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,840 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | _ |
| Department | Department of Healthcare |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 128 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | 2027 International Student Success Scholarship: 15% tuition reduction from the second session for new 2027 international students (https://sydneymelbourne.csu.edu.au/how-apply/scholarships/2027-international-student-success-scholarship/) |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
November 2026
Applications closed
15 Sept 2026
ClosedProgram starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days leftProgram starts
November 2027
Apply by
15 Sept 2027
305 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,840 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.

