University of New England
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationBuild 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.
- 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 unit (6 credit points or equivalent) of study in Sociology
- 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
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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...
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...
Clinical Social Worker
A Clinical Social Worker provides mental health services to individuals, families, and groups. You might work in hospitals, community health centre...
Hospital Social Worker
Hospital Social Workers are registered professionals who work with hospital and daycare patients, as well as their families and carers. They help p...
About University of New England
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Whether it’s our commitment to teaching quality, the excellent employment outcomes of our graduates, or our reputation for providing exceptional online education, UNE is consistently recognised as a great Australian university.
As Australia’s longest continual provider of distance education, the majority of our 140+ courses are available for study online. It makes sense to trust a university that has an extensive history of helping adults like you become future fit while they study at home.
