Upon graduation, the Master of Social Work – Qualifying provides you with an internationally recognised qualification in social work and is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers.
During the course, you develop knowledge and expertise in casework and case management practice, assessment and intervention, political economy and policy making, ethical and legal contexts of practice, theoretical and practice framework that incorporates child wellbeing and mental health contexts.
You also complete 1000 hours of supervised field placements.
This course is designed for graduates from other disciplines seeking a qualification in social work. It is not suitable for qualified social workers seeking additional postgraduate study.
The QUT Offer Guarantee and deferment do not apply to this course.
For more course information, visit Master of Social Work – Qualifying at QUT.
Selection ranks: You will be considered solely on the basis of selection ranks from your prior degree studies plus any postgraduate studies you may have undertaken. Other qualifications and experiences may be allocated selection ranks for entry to other QUT courses, but will not be considered for this course.
There are additional course requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. These requirements may have associated costs. Information is available from qut.edu.au/study.
A Suitability Card is required; refer to institution.
For additional information about the admissions criteria for QUT and for this course, refer to QUT’s website.
Applicant must be 16; Prior study; Prior study in a particular field of education
You must have a completed recognised bachelor’s degree including the equivalent of one year (eight units) of full-time study in social sciences such as studies in society, human development, education, human services, law, media and communication, nursing, psychology, sociology, or urban and regional planning is required.
For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.
Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.
For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.
Contact the institution for information.
Government, non-government, not-for-profit sectors, either in direct support or outreach services, community development or policy and social advocacy positions.
Australian Association of Social Workers.
2 years Full time or 4 years Part time