Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (MSW [Q]) is an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) provisionally accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and has been determined to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS).Social work is an academic practice-based profession that promotes social justice, inclusion and wellbeing. The MSW (Q) aims to produce graduates who are professionally competent, aware of socio-political realities in the human services and committed to social change through supporting and promoting the strengths of disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.The course focuses on face-to-face small classes, and intensive interaction with fellow students and experienced social work academics. As social work engages with a changing world where social media, online material and interactivity are prevalent, student learning will also include blended learning technologies.The learning will be delivered through: workshops; case studies; in-class exercises; experiential learning strategies; flipped classrooms; social work laboratory; written reports; oral presentations; blogs; essays; and research reports. Finally, students will explore social work practice through field education practicums.Why study Social Work at Excelsia College:A powerful, hands-on introduction to the world of social work.
Highly-qualified, friendly and experienced academic staff who are ready to help you on your journey.
Smaller class sizes where you are treated as more than just a number.
Study with a community of likeminded students.
Work placements give students hands-on experience (1000 hours in total, two of 500 hours) and professional skills in a range of settings (health, aged care, community services, child and family welfare, mental health, community work, research, policy and planning).
Course includes assisting students with locating professional practicums’ in agencies such as Anglicare, Catholic Care, Centrelink, Department of Community Services, Hospitals, Community Health Centres, Local Government, etc.

Educational prerequisites (Direct entry)

Applicants may be admitted to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) if they have previously successfully completed a relevant bachelor (AQF Level 7) degree course that contains at least one year, or the equivalent (8 units) of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences, as required by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Units from the following broad fields may be considered:

• Psychology

• Sociology

• History

• Media and arts

• Community and welfare studies

• Human development

• Gender studies

• Nursing, allied health

• Anthropology

• Law

• Counselling

• Philosophy

• Politics

Educational prerequisites (pathway entry)

Applicants may be admitted to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) if they have successfully completed a relevant bachelor (AQF Level 7) degree course with 4 units from the above list and the Graduate Certificate in Social Science or Graduate Diploma of Social Science.

English language requirements:

IELTS: 7.0 with no band less than 7.0 or equivalent; PTE Academic: 65 with no score less than 65

Overseas students applying for admission to Excelsia College courses must have reached the age of 18 years by the commencement of their studies.