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Master of Social Work in Qualifying
University of the Sunshine Coast
- Petrie, Australia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Two-year qualifying master's degree in social work with a mid-year start.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate advanced theories and contemporary practice in Social Work in Qualifying. Apply analytical
- research and problem-solving methods to complex issues. Communicate evidence-based recommendations in the field.
Career outcomes
- Professional social work practitioner
Curriculum
- Two years full-time with a mid-year intake. Delivery mixes online study
- on-campus intensive blocks and fieldwork
- with a focus on how people understand and interact with each other
- their communities and society. Students complete fieldwork placements for professional identity development
- including 14 weeks of practice.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised bachelor degree or higher
- Some programs add prior study
- Work experience or professional requirements. Research master: bachelor GPA 5.0/7 or Honours IIB.
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (three-year or equivalent) or higher, Some programs add prior study, Work experience or professional requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 85 (writing 21)
- PTE Academic 58 (no subscore below 54)
- Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 177 (min 169 each skill)
- IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Complete the mandatory admission interview when invited. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,500 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | UniSC Moreton Bay |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Law and Society |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 |
| Scholarship note | UniSC offers international student scholarships. Its 2026 International Student Scholarship provided a 15% tuition reduction, while the 2026 Bright Futures Scholarship offered 20% for specified citizenships or courses. Those 2026 awards cannot be deferred to 2027; check the current intake's award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $32,500 AUD per year. The estimated living cost is $24,700 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 85 (writing 21), PTE Academic 58 (no subscore below 54), Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 177 (min 169 each skill), IELTS 6.5. An interview is required.

