University of Tasmania (UTAS) - Launceston
University of Tasmania (UTAS) - Launceston

2 Invermay Road, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia

Master of Social Work - Qualifying (R7O)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Now more than ever compassionate and engaged social workers are needed to help improve the life-chances and wellbeing of people and to combat societal inequality. Contemporary social workers need contemporary skills to respond meaningfully to social problems. Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) has been redesigned after direct industry feedback to reflect current and emerging practice trends in the profession.

The newly updated course with specialisation options will give you key skills in ethical, innovative and collaborative social work practice. The new curriculum will equip you with advanced knowledge of social work research principles and methods. It also includes 1,000 hours of supervised professional field education placement, and students are encouraged to take part in additional project and research work with communities and industry.

You will graduate as a creative and ethical communicator who respectfully uses knowledge to meet the needs of diverse social work client groups, communities and organisations. You will be able to respond to social justice and human rights challenges in ways that are culturally sensitive, principled, and effective.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6.5

Writing

6.5

Listening

6.5

Speaking

6.5

Program Intakes

Open date

October 4, 2025

Submission deadline

December 13, 2025

Open date

October 4, 2026

Submission deadline

December 13, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree including practicums

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$36450 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Cover Fees: $591 per year