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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (Coursework)

Course code: #459

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $33,216 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    094540E

Highlights
Professional Practice

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-December-2022 2022-12-31
Spring-May 31-March-2023 2023-03-31
Summer-August 30-June-2023 2023-06-30
Fall-February 31-December-2023 2023-12-31

Overview

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

The UOW Masters of Social Work (Qualifying) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make significant contributions to improving people and communities. 

To earn a professionally accredited Social Work qualification, you will build on prior study of the individual and society and further develop your interest in social justice and human rights.

UOW Social Work graduates enter the workforce with practical experience earned through supervised professional placements. 

Your UOW degree will ensure you’re ready to promote social change and development and help you make a difference in the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged individuals, families and communities.

This course balances practical skills, concepts and theory, as well as hands-on experience in professional practice.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$48,279

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,052
Accommodation 1 bed room $15,063
Tuition 1 person $33,216

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English
  • Work Experience Documents (If applicable)
  • Statement of Motivation

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

7
7
listening
7
writing
7
speaking
7
reading

TOEFL

94
24
listening
27
writing
23
speaking
24
reading

PTE

69
62
listening
69
writing
62
speaking
69
reading

Cambridge

185
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Due to the current impacts of COVID-19 on in-person testing centres, UOW is accepting Alternative English tests for 2022 intakes.
The requirements for accepting these tests are:

  1. If standard testing is available in your country, you must use one of these tests
  2. If the standard tests are not available (or only partially available) in your country due to COVID-19 restrictions, UOW will accept
    1. Online IELTS Indicator or
    2. Online TOEFL IBT at Home
    3. PTE Academic Online

English for Tertiary Studies (ETS) is for students who need to improve their English in order to gain admission to undergraduate or postgraduate university study.

Length of study and hours per week

This course is 20-22 hours per week in class tuition for either 4, 6, 12 or 18 weeks depending on your IELTS (or equivalent) score and the score you require for university entry.

CourseMinimum entry requirements for UOW College and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.0 Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0) or equivalent for entryMinimum entry requirements for UOW College and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.5 Academic or higher (Reading and Writing 6.0) or equivalent for entry
ETS 6Overall IELTS of 6.0 Academic (Reading 5.5 and Writing 5.5) or EquivalentOverall IELTS of 6.5 Academic (Reading 6.0 or Writing 6.0 but no less than 5.5) or Equivalent
ETS 12Overall IELTS of 5.5 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or EquivalentOverall IELTS of 6.0 Academic (Reading 5.5 and Writing 5.5) or Equivalent
ETS 18Overall IELTS of 5.0 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or EquivalentOverall IELTS of 5.5 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or Equivalent

Academic background and requirement

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in social sciences, psychology, public health, education, nursing, or related undergraduate qualification with at least one year of Social Science content (i.e. studies of the individual and society)

Career opportunities

  • Social worker
  • Healthcare social worker
  • Mental health and substance abuse social worker
  • Marriage and family therapist
  • Child, family and school social worker
  • School counsellor
  • Clinical social worker

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