Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

If you are a graduate of Social Sciences or another Human Services program and want to gain professional degrees in social work, this postgraduate program is a strong choice.

Explore a wide range of fascinating topics in applied social sciences, like the impacts of ageing, alcohol and drug use, empowerment in the workplace, personality, therapies, equity and access, tourism management and urban management.
You’ll be guided by passionate academics who can help you reach your full potential and enact positive and lasting change in the world.


This degree combines academic rigour, exceptional research training, blended and work-based learning, and 1,008 hours of field education.

As a student of Western Sydney University you will undertake traditional academic subjects as well as completing assessed placements. The combination of blended and work-based learning is a distinguishing feature of this degree.

There is a strong emphasis on our students moving beyond the University and working on projects with people in the community and workplace. It is specifically designed to ensure you graduate with hands-on skills working with the community at large – skills that can take your career to the next level.

2 years

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in the areas of Health, Education or Society and Culture, with a minimum of eight (8) subjects completed in Social Sciences or Psychology

Or

Applicants must have completed the Western Sydney University Postgraduate Bridging Program (Social Work) program.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS: 7.0 overall score, minimum 6.5 in each subtest; TOEFL internet-based total score 94; Writing 24; and subtests 22; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 65 overall; minimum 58 in each of the four skills Writing, Speaking, Listening and Reading in one sitting.