Master of Social Work

University of Melbourne, The

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Master of Social Work at the University of Melbourne offers an outstanding graduate course of study. You will benefit from our research-led teaching, based on up-to-date data allowing you to apply the most relevant theory to your social work practice.

Designed for

Graduates who are already working, or seeking to work in the field

Structure

Over two years you will enrol in 175 points of coursework subjects and 50 points of field education subjects. You will undertake four theory subjects totaling 50 credit points per semester in your first year. At mid-year you will undertake a block of supervised field placement of 500 hours (approx. 67 days) duration, worth 25 credit points. In the second year you will undertake three theory subjects totaling 37.5 credit points per semester with a mid-year block of supervised field placement, also of 500 hours (approx. 67 days) duration worth 25 credit points. In the final semester one subject is an elective subject. By completing 25 credit points of research (taken in the MSW as Researching Social Work Practice 1 and 2), you are eligible to apply for the PhD directly after your MSW.

Subjects

  • Social work

Standard entry requirements

  • Undergraduate degree with at least one year of full-time studies in social sciences or equivalent, with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing the Master of Social Work
  • Or older undergraduate degree and more recent graduate study that demonstrates current capacity for graduate study, and at least 40 hours of relevant work experience over a three-month duration, a personal statement and a professional referee report using the Referee Report Form template.

Recognition

Australian Association of Social Workers; This is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been designed to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS).

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $85,523 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

Further information

Students are encouraged to submit their professional reference using the School's Referee Report form.

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