Master of Social Work
Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology
- Sydney, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Across Canada and internationally
Curriculum
- Course route: seven courses
- A field internship
- A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
- Internship
- Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent with at least eight social and behavioural sciences units
- or a Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services (AQF 8) from Sydney Met or an accredited Australian provider. The Graduate Diploma in Human and Community Services is an exit award only
- Not an entry pathway
- No minimum grade published (bachelor degree with at least eight social and behavioural sciences units
- or Graduate Certificate in Human and Community Services).
Accepted academic background
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements
- Available intake dates
- application instructions. Prepare academic records and program-specific supporting documents. Submit the institution application and any applicable fee. Provide language proficiency evidence or further documents if requested. Complete the enrollment and visa process after an offer if required.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,800 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $200 AUD |
| Deposit | $5,800 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Sydney Campus, 432-434 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000 |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Work, Human Services & Allied Health |
| Department | Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
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Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Scholarships
Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $28,800 AUD per year. The application fee is $200 AUD. The deposit is $5,800 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Institution-level scholarship or funding opportunities are indicated in the source data. Programme eligibility, Award amount, and application requirements should be confirmed before applying.

