Master of Social Work
Why Master of Social Work?
Build a rewarding career where compassion meets action as a social worker. Address issues stemming from mental health, poverty and social injustice. Enhance wellbeing through advocacy, social change, relationship building and empowerment.
With Adelaide University’s Master of Social Work, you’ll support people facing hardship or significant change – providing a holistic approach to connect them with essential support services.
If you're passionate about social justice, dedicated to helping those in need, and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex issues, this program will provide the skills and hands-on experience necessary to build a brighter, more equitable future for all.
Campus Information
Adelaide City, Mount
The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The fields and sectors employing social workers are as varied as the populations they assist. Potential areas of work include:
- Aged care
- Child and family services
- Community centres
- Disability services
- Employee assistance programs
- Government agencies
- Social policy
- Healthcare (hospitals, out-patient clinics, community and allied health settings)
- Hospice and end-of-life planning
- International and humanitarian organisations
- Justice and corrections
- Mental health support services
- Non-profit organisations
- Research and academia
- Schools and educational settings
- Addiction and substance misuse settings
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved the following minimum entry requirement and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution with a minimum of one year full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies in the social and behavioural sciences (including, but not limited to, human services, community services, social science, psychology, Aboriginal studies, public or community health).
Applicants holding a completed Australian bachelor or master level qualification in Social Work are not eligible for entry.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 115958A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
86800 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD