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Social workers serve as vital agents in building a just society and addressing inequalities. They mobilize efforts to transform the living conditions of marginalized individuals and communities while easing personal suffering. These professionals guide personal growth and empower people to take charge of their life circumstances.
This intensive two-year program is ideal for recent graduates pursuing a structured social work career, or human services professionals seeking qualification upgrades.
The curriculum includes specialized training in health/aging, child/youth/family services, and mental health. Students gain hands-on experience through 1,000 hours of supervised fieldwork across diverse settings, from nonprofit organizations to private practices.
An approved bachelor degree with at least one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) demonstrated study in social and behavioural sciences.
The minimum GPA to be considered for admission into this program is 4.0.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 7; reading 7; writing 7; speaking 7; listening 7. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 100, listening 25, reading 25, writing 27, speaking 23.
TOEFL PB - Overall 600, listening 59, reading 59, writing 64/6.
Pearsons - Overall 72, sub bands minimum 72.
CES - Overall 185, All sub bands minimum 185.
BEP and OET are not accepted.