Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Polytechnic Institute Australia operates campuses in Sydney, Parramatta, Geelong, and Melbourne. Students should check the PIA website for specific campus offerings for this course, as courses may not be available at all campuses.

Applicants from a non-English speaking background must meet minimum English language proficiency requirements, which for postgraduate courses include an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0, TOEFL iBT of 85 or better, Academic PTE of 58 or better, Cambridge English CAE/CPE of 176 or better, or Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110.

FEE-HELP may be available to eligible domestic students for approved programs. To be eligible, students must have a valid tax file number, sufficient funds in their HELP account, and hold Australian citizenship, a permanent humanitarian visa, or be a New Zealand citizen meeting specific residency requirements. Students must submit an eCAF before the census date to access FEE-HELP.

Yes, students may apply for Advanced Standing (credit for prior learning) at the time of admission. All applications are assessed under the provisions of the Advanced Standing Policy and Procedure at Polytechnic Institute Australia.

Polytechnic Institute Australia offers three intakes per year: Semester 1 commencing 03 March 2025, Semester 2 commencing 30 June 2025, and a Summer Semester commencing 20 October 2025.