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2 Years
Students are required to attend 20 days on campus for invaluable face-to-face learning, with remaining study delivered online.
Online with required on-campus attendance / Full time / Part time
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Casuarina Campus, Charles Darwin University, Ellengowan Drive, Casuarina NT 0810
54-58 Cavenagh Street, DARWIN CITY, NT 0800
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AASW
Common Questions
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at CDU is primarily delivered online via CDU's learning platform, Learnline. However, due to the client-facing nature of the industry, students are required to attend 20 days on campus for invaluable face-to-face learning.
Yes, CDU offers the flexibility to study at part-time or full-time pace, and you can even switch between them as it suits you throughout your studies.
Graduates find work across many sectors and settings, including government and non-government community and social services agencies, working with organisations and communities, families, youth, children, and the elderly. Specific areas include foster care, drug and alcohol support, work with migrants and refugees, humanitarian aid, and community development.
CDU ranks #3 in Australia for social work starting salaries according to the Good Universities Guide 2025, and is the #1 dual sector university for undergraduate employment outcomes according to QILT. CDU also provides ample opportunities for industry networking, work placements, and professional development so students graduate career confident and job ready.
Studying social work at CDU will shape you into an ethical, responsive and innovative critical thinker. You will develop skills in counselling, group work, communication and active listening, complex problem solving and negotiation, empathy, and time management, while understanding social inequalities and finding real world solutions to social problems.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.
Step 02
Submit Documents
Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.
Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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