Description
Social workers play a crucial role as lifelines for individuals facing financial, medical, mental health, or relational challenges. At Southern Cross University, the accredited Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) equips you with the necessary skills to make a difference. By examining child protection, social policy, health issues in Indigenous communities, and leadership in social work organizations, you'll be prepared for a fulfilling career as a professional social worker in Australia and potentially overseas.
Graduates of this program can pursue diverse roles in the health and community services sectors. From hospitals to child protection agencies, mental health services, and more, you'll be equipped to make a positive impact on individuals and communities.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program can pursue diverse roles in the health and community services sectors. From hospitals to child protection agencies, mental health services, and more, you'll be equipped to make a positive impact on individuals and communities.
Requirement
- Completion of a relevant three-year AQF Level 7 degree course in social and behavioral sciences.
- International students without English proficiency equivalent to AQF Level 9 must have a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 in each component (listening, reading, writing, speaking).
- Candidates with a Bachelor of Social Welfare or equivalent may apply for advanced standing.
- English language requirements apply to international applicants.
Credit for Prior Learning
Candidates with a Bachelor of Social Welfare or equivalent may apply for advanced standing on a case-by-case basis.
Structure
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
Students admitted to the MSW(Prof Qual) are required to have completed a relevant three year AQF Level 7 degree course that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences.
To be accepted into the program, international students who have not completed a Year 12 or equivalent secondary school level qualification or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to AQF Level 9 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) test upon application.
Credit for prior learning
Candidates, who have completed the SCU Bachelor of Social Welfare, or equivalent degree, may apply to have not more than 25% or four (4) units assessed for advanced standing, on a case-by-case basis.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
Overall Score 7.0
Reading 7.0
Writing 7.0
Listening 7.0
Speaking 7.0
Fees
Tuition Fee $28,000 full program
Application Fee $105
Acceptance Fee $0
Housing Fee $650- $1,200 monthly
Living Fee $300- $500 monthly