Master of Social Work
- Hobart, 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 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
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
- Relevant bachelor degree or equivalent and course-specific prerequisites
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- TOEFL iBT No band below 6.0
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Qualification evidence
- Passport/identity documents
- English-language evidence where required
- Course-specific supporting documents where applicable
How to apply
- Choose the course. Check academic and English entry requirements and prerequisites. Prepare supporting documents. Apply directly through the University of Tasmania international application portal or through an authorised agent.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,090 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $0 AUD |
| Deposit | $14,545 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Hobart |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Health and Medicine |
| Department | College of Arts, Law and Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 200 |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $29,090 AUD per year. The application fee is $0 AUD. The deposit is $14,545 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 overall, TOEFL iBT No band below 6.0, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72.
Tasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply.

