Master of Social Work Studies (MSocWkSt)
Information valid for students commencing 2009
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5458
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A bachelor degree with social and behavioural science components, including: psychology; political, welfare or economic studies; and sociology, anthropology or cultural studies.
Additional application information
Students wishing to be considered for the 3 semester (#24 unit program) must have completed a Bachelor of Human Services degree from UQ or equivalent and submit a practice portfolio that demonstrates how the applicant has met the Australian Association of Social Workers' performance outcomes of the first placement in the Masters program.
Domestic students enrolled in the MSocWkSt may be eligible for income support and should contact Centrelink.
For 2009 only existing Bachelor of Social Work (Graduate Entry) students will be able to transition into the Master of Social Work Studies, receiving credit for up to 50% of undergraduate study towards the postgraduate program.
Credit will depend on which courses have been already successfully completed at UQ, noting that no more than 16 units will be credited. Please note that only UQ courses will be considered. This transitional period is a once-off opportunity, only available to those students who nominate to transition from the Bachelor of Social Work (Graduate Entry) to the MSocWkSt before 31st January 2009. For more information please contact the School of Social Work and Human Services.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Social Work and Human Services
Email: swahs@social.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 3450
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2009
Semester 1 (02 Mar, 2009)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5458
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A bachelor degree with social and behavioural science components, including: psychology; political, welfare or economic studies; and sociology, anthropology or cultural studies.
CRICOS Code: 063939E
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Recruitment Manager
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Social Work Studies?
Social work is an exciting and rewarding career for those interested in working with people, and in addressing social and community issues and problems. Social workers play a key role in developing a society based on social justice, and in alleviating disadvantage. Social workers stimulate action to change the social circumstances of individuals and groups who are socially excluded. They also work to reduce personal pain and distress, and provide direction for individual development and control over life situations.
The Master of Social Work Studies enables people with an undergraduate degree to qualify as a social worker and gain a postgraduate degree. The program is accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and graduates will be eligible to join the Association on completion of the degree. The program is particularly suited to new graduates looking for a clearly defined career path, mid-life career changers, human service workers looking to upgrade their skills and become a qualified social worker, and international students seeking to work as a social worker in Australia or overseas.
What you can study
In addition to developing core social work knowledge and skills, the program includes a particular focus on mental health practice. It also provides students with the opportunity to undertake advanced practice elective courses in areas such as child and family practice, counselling, community development and social policy, and social research. Students may select up to three electives based on their interests or their career plans. All students undertake periods of supervised practice in human service organisations.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Social Work Studies.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Placement courses
Students in the #24 unit program are required to complete 600 hours of supervised practice in their final semester. Prior to entry, students in the 24 unit program must have produced a professional practice portfolio (independently verified by a qualified social worker) that demonstrates the achievement on their first degree of a series of practice competencies in line with the first placement requirements of the AASW. Guidelines are available from the School of Social Work and Human Services to assist with the completion of this portfolio.
Effort is made to place students within a reasonable distance of the UQ campus but they can be expected to travel up to 60 minutes away and incur costs associated with travel and possible lost income. Students are generally placed in southeast Queensland.
All students (including part time students) will be required to attend placement for some periods of 5 days per week, as well as some periods of 4 days per week.
Students must have a current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) before commencing placement. Students will apply for a Blue Card through the Field Education Unit in the School of Social Work and Human Services if they do not already have a Blue Card.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
A bachelor degree with social and behavioural science components, including: psychology; political, welfare or economic studies; and sociology, anthropology or cultural studies.
Additional application information
Students wishing to be considered for the 3 semester (#24 unit program) must have completed a Bachelor of Human Services degree from UQ or equivalent and submit a practice portfolio that demonstrates how the applicant has met the Australian Association of Social Workers' performance outcomes of the first placement in the Masters program.
Domestic students enrolled in the MSocWkSt may be eligible for income support and should contact Centrelink.
For 2009 only existing Bachelor of Social Work (Graduate Entry) students will be able to transition into the Master of Social Work Studies, receiving credit for up to 50% of undergraduate study towards the postgraduate program.
Credit will depend on which courses have been already successfully completed at UQ, noting that no more than 16 units will be credited. Please note that only UQ courses will be considered. This transitional period is a once-off opportunity, only available to those students who nominate to transition from the Bachelor of Social Work (Graduate Entry) to the MSocWkSt before 31st January 2009. For more information please contact the School of Social Work and Human Services.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
A bachelor degree with social and behavioural science components, including: psychology; political, welfare or economic studies; and sociology, anthropology or cultural studies.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 063939E
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Additional costs
- Students are expected to fund travel and living expenses associated with placements, some of which may be outside the Brisbane metropolitan area.
What you can do with a Master of Social Work Studies
Professional memberships
Graduates may be eligible for membership with the following organisations:
- Australian Association of Social Workers
Accrediting body
This program has been accredited by:
- AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS
Program rules for the Master of Social Work Studies
To complete the Master of Social Work Studies
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Social Work Studies, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
For the #32 program a student is required to obtain:
- #12 from Part A
- #14 from Part B and
- #6 from Part D.
For the #24 program a student is required to obtain:
- #14 from Part B
- #4 from Part C and
- #6 from Part D.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
