To be eligible for admission:

Applicants must hold a relevant 3-year Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in social and behavioural sciences. This is the minimum entry requirement as set out by the ASWEAS guidelines (2019).

If an applicant's prior degree has not specifically addressed the above, they may be required to undertake additional foundational study as determined by the School of Social Science (usually the Program Coordinator of Master of Social Work (Qualifying)).

Applicants must complete a Personal Statement Form (up to 500 words) detailing the following:

What is your motivation to choose a career pathway into Social Work and what are the qualities you bring

How do your previous studies and experience align with the degree

Applicants may also be required to attend an interview.

English Language entry requirements

• IELTS (Academic) - Overall score of 7.0 with minimum of 7.0 in each subtest
• TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 98 with 27 for writing, 24 for listening and reading, and 23 for speaking
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Overall score of 65 with no sub score less than 65
• Language of Instruction English (LOI) - LoI English will be considered in limited circumstances on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who have successfully completed at least two years of senior secondary study or at least three years of Bachelor or Master level study where the language of instruction is English, completed within the last five years in any of the countries listed, may be considered: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America and South Africa. LoI English will not be considered for studies undertaken in countries that don't appear in this list.