Postgraduate
Master of Social Work
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Careers and further study
Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.
Career Pathways
Social Researcher
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Fees and scholarships
Learn more about the fees that apply to you for this course. For fee type definitions and further assistance, see the Fee Calculator Help page. You can also search our database for scholarships that are relevant to you or this course.
Postgraduate - fee paying students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Postgraduate – Commonwealth supported students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Postgraduate – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
5 reasons to study Social Work at UWA
2. Be part of one of the top 10 fastest growing areas of employment
3. In addition to coursework units you will undertake high-quality placements in the field. This offers you the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills and develop a sense of identity as a practitioner
4. Most established Masters course in WA, with Social Work being first taught at UWA in 1965
5. Highly qualified, award-winning staff who are passionate about teaching and learning
Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
(a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA.
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA grade point average of at least 5.0.
Ranking and Selection Process
(a) the grade point average;
and
(b) the intake quota for the year
Graduate Pathways
5 reasons to study Social Work at UWA
2. Be part of one of the top 10 fastest growing areas of employment
3. In addition to coursework units you will undertake high-quality placements in the field. This offers you the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills and develop a sense of identity as a practitioner
4. Most established Masters course in WA, with Social Work being first taught at UWA in 1965
5. Highly qualified, award-winning staff who are passionate about teaching and learning
English competency
How to apply
Ready to apply for this postgraduate course? Follow the steps and you’ll be on your way to joining us at UWA.
Course details
About The Course
Quick Details
- Available 2019
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment for first year students is 2 days per week (Monday and Tuesday) and a field placement in semester 2 (13 weeks full time).
- Postgraduate
- 11550
- 065091K
Course Structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.
Application deadlines
Animating Social Work
5 reasons to study Social Work at UWA
2. Be part of one of the top 10 fastest growing areas of employment
3. In addition to coursework units you will undertake high-quality placements in the field. This offers you the opportunity to integrate knowledge and skills and develop a sense of identity as a practitioner
4. Most established Masters course in WA, with Social Work being first taught at UWA in 1965
5. Highly qualified, award-winning staff who are passionate about teaching and learning
Course Accreditation
School of Allied Health
