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Master of Social Work in Qualifying

University of the Sunshine Coast

  • Petrie, Australia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of the Sunshine Coast campus

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

  1. 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

CampusUniSC Moreton Bay
Faculty or schoolSchool of Law and Society
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value192
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5
Scholarship noteUniSC 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.