10 Social Work programs in Australia
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University of Sydney
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Camperdown, Australia
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This program equips you to take on leadership roles in social work and gives you the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions.
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Charles Darwin University
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Darwin, Australia
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This course provides you with the knowledge and skills required for employment as an accredited social work practitioner. You will learn to work with individuals, families, groups and communities to create positive change. You will gain specific practical skills for working effectively and safely in situations where resources are limited, including remote and regional locations. You will receive support and access to a broad and coherent body of knowledge in a range of contexts, at the Master's Degree level. Course themes include multidisciplinary and intercultural practice, social justice, research and advocacy, and working in virtual contexts.
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University of New England
Master of Counselling
- Online
Master
Full time, Part time
6 years
Distance Learning
English
At the heart of a career in counselling is a desire to help others. Build on the skills acquired in your previous degree or professional experience with UNE's accredited, flexibly delivered Master of Counselling. Underpinned by a humanistic philosophy that focuses on the person rather than the symptoms, our course equips you to support people in need with practical skills and advanced knowledge. Future proof your career as a registered counsellor, able to engage in professional, reflexive counselling practice in an environment of genuineness, acceptance, caring, compassion and empathy.
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University of Sydney
Master of Social Justice (Development Studies)
- Camperdown, Australia
Master
Full time
18 months
Blended, On-Campus
English
Confront the challenges of achieving just and sustainable development outcomes. Address issues in development policy and debate with experts in anthropology, international relations, political economy, linguistics, public health, human geography, economics and sociology. Benefit from workshops, seminars and conferences in a research-driven environment and industry connections.
Stott's College
Master of Counselling
- Melbourne, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
Master
Blended
English
Counselling has developed substantially over the past decade. It is increasingly being recognised for its efficacy in practice, and its more practical education and therapeutic approach. This has positioned counselling as a more attractive career option to its more science and statistically based mental health peers.
Australian College of Applied Professions - Navitas
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Level 11, Australia
Master
On-Campus
English
If you’re already working in the human and community services sector, love what you do and are looking for a postgraduate qualification in social work, this is your course. Our Master of Social Work (Qualifying) gives you a deep insight into why we think and act the way we do, and the skills and knowledge you need to develop your professional identity as a social worker.
Christian Heritage College
MASTER OF COUNSELLING
- Carindale, Australia
Master
On-Campus
English
The Masters of Counselling is a two-year course and is available on a full-time and part-time basis. Skills are developed alongside critically reflective practice applied to substantial real-world counselling experience in the master of counselling course.
Edith Cowan University Online
Master of Counselling
- Perth, Australia
- East Bunbury, Australia
Master
Part time
24 months
Distance Learning
English
Create a positive change in the lives of individuals, families and communities. Counselling skills are growing in demand, both in the counselling room and outside it. The number of full-time counsellors continues to grow, and counselling skills are becoming increasingly relevant in other professions, such as nursing, social work, teaching, and other community-based roles. If you are passionate about making a difference to individuals, families and communities, ECU’s online Master of Counselling will give you tools that you can apply to a range of settings. You will develop your capabilities in working with individuals and communities in a way that emphasises cultural awareness and person-centred approaches. You will learn how to translate and deliver counselling across modalities, as well as develop key practices to continue your own development. You will also benefit from the opportunity to put your skills into practice on placement.
University of Wollongong
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- Wollongong, Australia
- Liverpool, Australia
Master
Full time, Part time
2 years
Blended, On-Campus
English
The UOW Masters of Social Work (Qualifying) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make important contributions to the betterment of people and communities. You will build on prior study of the individual and society, and further develop your interest in social justice and human rights, to earn a professionally accredited Social Work qualification. UOW Social Work graduates enter the workforce with practical experience earned through supervised professional placements. Your UOW degree will ensure you’re ready to promote social change and development and will help you make a difference to the lives of marginalised and disadvantaged individuals, families and communities.
Southern Cross University
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
- Bilinga, Australia
Master
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
This 2-year postgraduate program will prepare and qualify you to enter the Social Work profession in Australia and work with people and communities towards improving their contexts.
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Social work is a career field that focuses on providing help and support to those in need. After completing a program or course, professional social workers may have the education necessary to develop community programs, provide counseling and legal support for families, or advocate for children’s rights during divorce and custody cases.
Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.
A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.