Charles Sturt University

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Turn your passion for pursuing social justice and human rights into your future career. The Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) from Charles Sturt University prepares you to make a meaningful contribution to people and communities as a dynamic professional social worker.

Available online, this course provides the opportunity you've been looking for to upgrade your relevant undergraduate qualifications and achieve professional recognition with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Delivery mode

Charles Sturt University offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Online

Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Successful completion of 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, including content in each of the following areas:

  • Communication for human services/critical thinking;
  • Human development or life span psychology; AND
  • Sociology/social theory.

The full year of prerequisite study and/or specified content must be completed prior to commencing study. Where prerequisite study has not been met, it can be completed:

  • by single subject studies; AND/OR
  • through the Graduate Certificate in Human Services, for students who are assessed as having already completed six months/four subjects of relevant content; AND/OR
  • as part of another qualification at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $17,888 $58,080 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode Online
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $17,888 $58,080

Career opportunities

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) will prepare you for the following roles.

About Charles Sturt University

We're committed to advancing higher education and research opportunities for the people of regional Australia. We bring strength and learning back to our regions and together, we make this a world worth living in.

We're improving economic and social wellbeing and creating sustainable ecosystems for future generations.

As Australia's leading regional university, we also promote social justice and human rights for First Nations Australians. We do this both within our regions and across Australia.

Operating since 1989
Legal name Charles Sturt University
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