Master of Social Work Studies (MSocWkSt)
Information valid for students commencing 2019
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2019
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5457
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
Email: nmsw@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 2068
Duration
2 Years full-time
Commencing 2019
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5457
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved bachelor degree with at least one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) demonstrated study in social and behavioural sciences.
CRICOS Code: 063939E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.BE and OET are not accepted. view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Social Work Studies?
Social work is an exciting and rewarding career if you are interested in working with people and in addressing social and community issues and problems. As a social worker, you will play a key role in developing a society based on social justice and in alleviating disadvantage.
Social workers stimulate action to change the social circumstances of individuals and groups who are socially excluded. They also work to reduce personal pain and distress and provide direction for individual development and control over life situations.
The program is particularly suited for new graduates looking for a clearly defined career path as a social worker or people working in human services wanting to upgrade their skills to become a qualified social worker. It is also suitable for international student wanting to work as a social worker in Australia or overseas.
This program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and will enable students to qualify as a social worker and become a member of the Association upon graduating.
What you can study
In addition to developing core social work knowledge and skills, the program includes a particular focus on mental health practice. It also provides students with the opportunity to undertake advanced practice elective courses in areas such as child and family practice, counselling, community development and social policy, and social research. Students may select up to three electives based on their interests or their career plans. All students undertake periods of supervised practice in human service organisations.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Social Work Studies.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students will undertake approximately 1,000 hours of supervised clinical practice in a range of clinical settings that includes hospitals and a variety of public and private agencies. During their placements, students will have the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge acquired through coursework to practice and develop their clinical skills in real life setting.
Although this program is offered on a part time basis, students will be required to attend clinical placements on a full time basis.
Students may be required to undertake clinical placements outside of the Brisbane metropolitan area and students are required to fund their travel, accommodation and daily living expenses.
This program has pre-placement requirements which must be met prior to commencement of the program or a placement course. Further details can be found on the Placement Ready website.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
An approved bachelor degree with at least one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) demonstrated study in social and behavioural sciences.
Additional application requirements
This program has pre-placement requirements which must be met prior to commencement of the program or a placement course. Further details can be found on the Placement Ready website.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 063939E
English proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.BE and OET are not accepted. View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
What you can do with a Master of Social Work Studies
Careers
With continued growth in the health and community services industry, as a Master of Social Work Studies graduate you can gain employment in areas such as:
- family support
- disability services
- working with Indigenous communities
- correctional services
- health services
- drug and alcohol services
- mental health
- private practice
- migrant and refugee services
- child protection
- youth work and youth justice
- community development.
This is an AASW accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). |
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Association of Social Workers
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- Australian Association Of Social Workers
Program rules for the Master of Social Work Studies
To complete the Master of Social Work Studies
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Social Work Studies, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For more information on program requirements, please contact the Faculty.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: