Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Select the option that best describes you. I want to study on campus If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia: You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules. Rule A: You have completed a three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution in a discipline other than Social Work. Your degree must include 48 credit points (1 year of full-time study, or part-time equivalent) in any Social Science discipline. You must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have completed at least one year of full-time equivalent study in Social and Behavioural Sciences. UNE uses the definition from the Australian Association of Social Workers (ASWEAS) that social and behavioural sciences refer to topics that focus on psychology and human development and the relationship between individuals and society. Courses accepted as social science are defined by the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). Other courses that are considered social science include: Community development Counselling Criminology Education Indigenous studies International relations Public health Social welfare Community services Nursing Social policy Mental health and wellbeing. If you are not sure if your degree constitutes a social science, please contact the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator to discuss. Please note: If your three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) does not include48 credit points of study in any Social Science discipline you cannot apply for this course. You may become eligible to enrol in this degree by successfully completing 48 credit points of study in UNE's social science offerings . If you are admitted under Rule A, you must study on campus in Armidale commencing in Trimester 1. Rule B: You have an international qualification in social work that does not meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) eligibility for membership. Permission for admission on this basis must be granted by the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator. Please note: You are individually responsible for contacting the AASW regarding eligibility for membership based on your individual circumstances. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). If you are admitted under Rule B, you must study on campus in Armidale commencing in Trimester 1. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Additional Admission Requirements If you are admitted into this course you are required to spend 20 days face-to-face on campus across the duration of your candidature. You must also undertake at least one placement in Australia. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit . Visa Information On-Campus study If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa . The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions. I want to study online If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia): You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules. Rule C: You hold a visa - other than a Student visa - that permits study within Australia, and have completed a three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution in a discipline other than Social Work. Your degree must include 48 credit points (1 year of full-time study, or part-time equivalent) in any Social Science discipline. You must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have completed at least one year of full-time equivalent study in Social and Behavioural Sciences. UNE uses the definition from the Australian Association of Social Workers (ASWEAS) that social and behavioural sciences refer to topics that focus on psychology and human development and the relationship between individuals and society. Courses accepted as social science are defined by the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). Other courses that are considered social science include: Community development Counselling Criminology Education Indigenous studies International relations Public health Social welfare Community services Nursing Social policy Mental health and wellbeing. If you are not sure if your degree constitutes a social science discipline, please contact the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator to discuss. Please note: If your three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) does not include 48 credit points of study in any Social Science discipline you cannot apply for this course. You may become eligible to enrol in this degree by successfully completing 48 credit points of study in UNE's social science offerings . If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be eligible to study online commencing in Trimester 1 or 2. You are required to spend 20 days face-to-face on campus across the duration of your candidature (via on campus intensive schools). You must also undertake at least one placement in Australia. Rule D: You hold a visa - other than a Student visa - that permits study within Australia, and have an international qualification in social work that does not meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) eligibility for membership. Permission for admission on this basis must be granted by the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator. Please note: You are individually responsible for contacting the AASW regarding eligibility for membership based on your individual circumstances. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). If you are admitted under Rule D, you will be eligible to study online commencing in Trimester 1 or 2. You are required to spend 20 days face-to-face on campus across the duration of your candidature (via on campus intensive schools). You must also undertake at least one placement in Australia. Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. Additional Admission Requirements If you are admitted into this course you are required to spend 20 days face-to-face on campus across the duration of your candidature. You must also undertake at least one placement in Australia. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit . Visa Information Online study in your own country If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa . If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay. Online study in Australia If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units). Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed three-year undergraduate qualification and any additional studies contributing to meeting the requirement of 48 credit points of study in any Social Science discipline. Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card. Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied . If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing Formal Learning : Advanced Standing for Formal Learning can be considered for units that you have successfully completed within an Australian social work program accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). You may also apply for Advanced Standing for units completed as part of another postgraduate qualification which have learning outcomes substantially equivalent to units within UNE’s Master of Social Work. Non-Formal Learning : If you have prior professional experience in the field of social work you can apply for Advanced Standing for the first field education unit only (HSSW450 Fieldwork 1). Applications must be received in the trimester prior to enrolling in the first field placement unit in accordance with AASW guidelines. Applications for Advanced Standing for Social Work units are subject to additional requirements. You can also apply for credit on the basis of work/life experience gained after your initial enrolment in this course. Please review the criteria for Advanced Standing towards Social Work Courses including Field Education Units prior to application. Please note : Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units: HLTH554A Capstone Project HSSW550 Fieldwork 2 > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing This course is offered under two admission rules. Rule A: You have completed a three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution in a discipline other than Social Work. Your degree must include 48 credit points (1 year of full-time study, or part-time equivalent) in any Social Science discipline. You must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have completed at least one year of full-time equivalent study in Social and Behavioural Sciences. UNE uses the definition from the Australian Association of Social Workers (ASWEAS) that social and behavioural sciences refer to topics that focus on psychology and human development and the relationship between individuals and society. Courses accepted as social science are defined by the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). Other courses that are considered social science include: Community development Counselling Criminology Education Indigenous studies International relations Public health Social welfare Community services Nursing Social policy Mental health and wellbeing. If you are not sure if your degree constitutes a social science, please contact the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator to discuss. Please note: If your three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) does not include 48 credit points of study in any Social Science discipline you cannot apply for this course. You may become eligible to enrol in this degree by successfully completing 48 credit points of study in UNE's social science offerings . Rule B: You have an international qualification in social work that does not meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) eligibility for membership. Permission for admission on this basis must be granted by the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator. Please note: You are individually responsible for contacting the AASW regarding eligibility for membership based on your individual circumstances. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy . Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms. Additional requirements for all applicants These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above. English Language Requirements When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course. Additional Admission Requirements If you are admitted into this course you are required to spend 20 days face-to-face on campus across the duration of your candidature. You must also undertake at least one placement in Australia. Inherent Requirements You must meet the Inherent Requirements in order to complete this course. Intensive Schools Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit . Supporting documents Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application: A certified academic transcript of your completed three-year undergraduate qualification and any additional studies contributing to meeting the requirement of 48 credit points of study in any Social Science discipline. Advanced standing and credit for prior learning Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies. Individual Unit Advanced Standing Formal Learning : Advanced Standing for Formal Learning can be considered for units that you have successfully completed within an Australian social work program accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). You may also apply for Advanced Standing for units completed as part of another postgraduate qualification which have learning outcomes substantially equivalent to units within UNE’s Master of Social Work. Non-Formal Learning : If you have prior professional experience in the field of social work you can apply for Advanced Standing for the first field education unit only (HSSW450 Fieldwork 1). Applications must be received in the trimester prior to enrolling in the first field placement unit in accordance with AASW guidelines. Applications for Advanced Standing for Social Work units are subject to additional requirements. You can also apply for credit on the basis of work/life experience gained after your initial enrolment in this course. Please review the criteria for Advanced Standing towards Social Work Courses including Field Education Units prior to application. Please note : Advanced Standing cannot be granted for the following units: HLTH554A Capstone Project HSSW550 Fieldwork 2 > Learn how to apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing

Career outcomes Our social work graduates are in demand in Australia and overseas in rewarding and challenging careers. Choose the direction you want to take, with strong projected future growth in the field. Social workers are employed in a diverse range of government, non-government and community agencies such as: hospitals and community health centres early intervention, child protection programs and family support services schools justice and human rights housing mental health community development and advocacy agencies. With the emphasis on skill development and continuing lifelong education, a postgraduate social work degree from UNE will position you at the forefront of change and innovation, and can lead to opportunities in management, education, research, policy development, politics and community planning. Professional recognition This is an AASW-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.