University of New England

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

Build on your existing knowledge and passion for social justice and human rights with practical experience and flexibly delivered case-based learning. Gain the skills necessary to address barriers, inequality and injustices faced by marginalised and disadvantaged groups in Australia's socially and culturally diverse society. With a focus on rural and regional communities, UNE's Master of Social Work (Qualifying) will provide you with the tools to thrive in this rewarding and rapidly-evolving profession.

Delivery mode

University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:

Blended

Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.


Locations
  • Armidale

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.

Rule A: You have completed a three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution in a discipline other than Social Work.

Your degree must include 48 credit points (1 year of full-time study, or part-time equivalent) in any Social Science discipline as defined by the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). Examples of accepted disciplines include Accounting, Anthropology, Economics, Education, Geography, History, Law, Linguistics, Marketing, Management, Political Science, Social Medicine, Sociology, Statistics, etc.

Please note: If your three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) is in Health/Allied Health or Physical Science and you have not completed 48 credit points of study in any Social Science discipline, you can apply for this course. However, you must complete both of the following units in addition to the standard Course Structure (Program of Study):

  1. 1 unit (6 credit points or equivalent) of study in Sociology
  2. AND 1 unit (6 credit points) or equivalent) of study in Social Policy.

If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule B: You have an international qualification in social work that does not meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) eligibility for membership.

Permission for admission on this basis must be granted by the Course Coordinator.

Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* $57,776 - $57,776 $62,864 Fees are based on full-time study.
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

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

Standard Tuition:
$57,776
Standard Tuition:
$62,864
Full Fee Tuition:
$57,776
Full Fee Tuition:
$62,864
Enquire with University of New England to find out more.
Study mode Blended
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* $57,776 - $57,776 $62,864 Support may be available

Career opportunities

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

Mental Health Social Worker

Mental Health Social Workers are registered social workers who specialise in mental health interventions, counselling, psychoeducation, and therape...

Avg yearly income $96,200
Entry barriers Low

Social Worker

A social worker is somebody who helps people navigate everyday issues brought on by a range of factors, including but not limited to, physical and...

Avg yearly income $88,400
Entry barriers Low

Clinical Social Worker

A Clinical Social Worker provides mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. You might work in hospitals, community health centre...

Avg yearly income $83,200
Entry barriers Low

About University of New England

For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.

Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.

We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.

We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.