A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: | Postgraduate (coursework) |
| Availability (full-time or part-time): | Full-time |
| Location: | On campus |
Courses
| Course name | Units | Duration (full-time equivalent) | GradStart code | CRICOS code |
| Master of Social Work (Registered Social Work Entry) | 36 units | 1 year | 2CM084 | 019222G |
| Master of Social Work (Advanced) - not offered in 2012 | 36 units | 1 year | 2CM127 | 072253E |
| Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry) | 72 units | 2 years | 2CM086 | 019222G |
Overview
Flinders offers three distinct Masters programs in social work: the Master of Social Work which is a coursework degree and the Master of Arts (Social Work) which is a research degree. Different pathways are available depending on your prior educational experience.
Graduates are eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers.
The Master of Social Work (Advanced) is designed to meet the diverse educational needs of qualified and experienced social workers who have a recognised Bachelor or Master of Social Work degree.
What will I study?
Refer to the course rule:
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Social Work (Advanced) - to be published
Entry requirements
Domestic students | International students | ||||
Applicants for the Masters degree must normally hold a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent. Applicants who have completed a bachelor degree in an area other than social work normally require a credit average for admission. Applicants for the Master of Social Work (Advanced) must have (1) successfully completed an AASW approved social work qualifying course, for example, either a Bachelor of Social Work or a qualifying programme such as the 2 year Master of Social Work, or equivalent qualification and (2) have completed a minimum of two years full-time or equivalent, post-qualification professional practice in social work. | Applicants for the Masters degree must normally hold a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent. Applicants who have completed a bachelor degree in an area other than social work normally require a credit average for admission. English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements. | ||||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
Mid-year entry:  | Yes | Mid-year entry: | Yes |
| Apply through: | SATAC - GradStart | Apply through: | International Office |
| Application closing dates: | Check Gradstart | Application closing dates: | Semester 1 - 30 November of the year proceeding admission Semester 2 - 31 May of that year |
Annual fees
Course | Place type | Domestic students | International students |
Master of Social Work (Registered Social Work Entry) | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $10,336 | $19,800 | |
Master of Social Work (Advanced) | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | N/A | N/A |
| Full fee paying | $11,336 | $19,800 | |
Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry) | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | $5,648 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $19,800 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Contact
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
