Lismore,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) in Bilinga Australia | Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University
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Bilinga Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
31,000
(c. USD22,071.1)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Social workers provide crucial assistance to people facing difficult circumstances involving financial struggles, health concerns, emotional wellbeing, or interpersonal relationships. Southern Cross University's Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) prepares graduates to become competent, thoughtful, and ethical practitioners through comprehensive training.This recognized postgraduate degree is tailored for students with prior studies in social sciences, psychology, human services, or similar fields. Coursework addresses essential topics such as child welfare, legal frameworks in social services, psychological health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing, and organizational leadership in social work settings.Learners complete hands-on fieldwork placements, acquiring practical skills while supervised by experienced social workers. Graduates emerge ready for professional social work roles across Australia, with potential eligibility for positions internationally.All students—including those studying online—must attend on-campus sessions, completing at least 20 days (150 hours) of face-to-face instruction. This requirement aligns with the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS) and is met through mandatory intensive workshops at the Gold Coast location.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students admitted to the MSW(Prof Qual) are required to have completed 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.
To be accepted into the program, international students who have not completed a Year 12 or equivalent secondary school level qualification or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to AQF Level 9 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) test upon application.
IELTS - Overall Score 7.0 with no minimum band less than 7.0
TOEFL internet-based - 94 with no less than 25 in writing
To be accepted into the program, international students who have not completed a Year 12 or equivalent secondary school level qualification or higher qualification in the English language consistent with the requirements for admission to AQF Level 9 degree course in Australia must have a minimum score of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) test upon application.
IELTS - Overall Score 7.0 with no minimum band less than 7.0
TOEFL internet-based - 94 with no less than 25 in writing
Tuition
AUD
31,000