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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Brisbane
15 Boronia Rd, Brisbane, QLD 4009
Eligibility
To be considered for entry into this course, you must hold:
Examples of studies in behavioural science include: psychology, including psychology research and policy, counselling/therapeutic roles in areas such as play therapy, rehabilitation counselling, art therapy, disability, and inclusion, specialist clinical areas such as child development, drug and alcohol, working with ageing/disability populations, emergency services, education, family violence, and allied health areas such as nursing/midwifery, health promotion, occupational/speech/physiotherapy, occupational health, audiology.
Examples of studies in social sciences include: anthropology, community development, criminology, economics with a health/social focus, First Nation/Indigenous studies, geography, international relations, legal studies with a health/social focus, politics/political sciences, public health, sociology/social sciences, and sustainability with a health/social focus.
English language proficiency (all applicants)
If you were not born in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa or the United States of America you are required to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements set by the University.
You are required to provide documentation confirming completion within the last 5 years of:
These qualifications must be completed within Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, South Africa, Ireland, or the United States of America to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
If you do not satisfy any of the above, you will need to undertake an English language proficiency test and achieve the following scores:
English test results remain valid for no more than two years between final examination date and the date of commencement of study, and must appear on a single result certificate.
Each application will be assessed individually.
If you are a prospective international student, please visit the English requirements for international students page for further information.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AASW
Course Content
Understanding Social Work: Foundational Knowledge and Skills for Practice
Core unit
First Nations Knowledge and Social Work Practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
Core unit
Psychosocial Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
Core unit
Intersectionality and Social Justice in Social Work Practice
Core unit
Ethical and Legal Issues in Practice
Core unit
Social Work Field Education 1
Core unit
Working with Families, Groups and Communities
Core unit
Contemporary Social Policy and Social Work
Core unit
Family and Structural Violence
Core unit
Social Work Research for Practice
Core unit
Social Work Theories and the Practice Context
Core unit
Social Work Field Education 2
Core unit
Common Questions
Yes, the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is an AASW-provisionally accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Upon completion, graduates will be eligible for membership with the AASW, opening doors to professional practice in Australia and beyond.
The course includes two field education placements, each comprising 500 hours (1000 hours total). Social Work Field Education 1 (SOWK28005) is the first placement, and Social Work Field Education 2 (SOWK29007) is the second. Both placements occur in agencies approved by the University Placement Coordinators and require supervision from a qualified social worker. Students must complete all units in accordance with the prerequisites, undertake a successful interview with the Placement Coordinator to determine placement readiness, and meet all necessary administrative, screening, and legal obligations.
Yes, in addition to weekly tutorials and lectures, there are compulsory intensives. SOWK29001 Ethical and Legal Issues in Practice together with SOWK28005 Social Work Field Education 1 is delivered as a 4-day Learning Intensive. SOWK29005 Social Work Theories and the Practice Context together with SOWK29007 Social Work Field Education 2 is delivered as a 2-day Learning Intensive. These intensives are compulsory for all students and are designed to ensure students meet ASWEAS requirements and preparation for placement.
The first-year indicative fee for 2026 is A$35,760. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. In addition to course fees, students must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses, including visa application fees, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), textbooks and learning materials, checks and certifications, and living expenses.
Yes, CQUniversity offers a range of scholarships to support international students. Merit scholarships are awarded to high-achieving students based on academic excellence and provide course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%. There are also region-specific scholarships for students from selected regions, offering a 25% reduction in course fees. Students do not need to submit a separate application — all eligible students are automatically assessed for the best available scholarship when applying for the course.
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