Course

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

University of New England, Sydney · Armidale · University of New England · Arts & Social Sciences

Masters Blended

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Key facts

University: University of New England, Sydney
Campus: University of New England · Armidale
City: Armidale, New South Wales
Qualification: Masters
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: Blended
Study area: Arts & Social Sciences

Start dates

Trimester 1, 2026 University of New England
Trimester 2, 2026 University of New England

Academic entry requirements

You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules. Rule C: You hold a visa - other than a Student visa - that permits study within Australia, and have completed a three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution in a discipline other than Social Work. Your degree must include 48 credit points (1 year of full-time study, or part-time equivalent) in any Social Science discipline. You must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have completed at least one year of full-time equivalent study in Social and Behavioural Sciences. UNE uses the definition from the Australian Association of Social Workers (ASWEAS) that social and behavioural sciences refer to topics that focus on psychology and human development and the relationship between individuals and society. Courses accepted as social science are defined by the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). Other courses that are considered social science include: Community development Counselling Criminology Education Indigenous studies International relations Public health Social welfare Community services Nursing Social policy Mental health and wellbeing. If you are not sure if your degree constitutes a social science discipline, please contact the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator to discuss. Please note: If your three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) does not include 48 credit points of study in any Social Science discipline you cannot apply for this course. You may become eligible to enrol in this degree by successfully completing 48 credit points of study in UNE's social science offerings. If you are admitted under Rule C, you will be eligible to study online commencing in Trimester 1 or 2. You are required to spend 20 days face-to-face on campus across the duration of your candidature (via on campus intensive schools). You must also undertake at least one placement in Australia. Rule D: You hold a visa - other than a Student visa - that permits study within Australia, and have an international qualification in social work that does not meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) eligibility for membership. Permission for admission on this basis must be granted by the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator. Please note: You are individually responsible for contacting the AASW regarding eligibility for membership based on your individual circumstances. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). If you are admitted under Rule D, you will be eligible to study online commencing in Trimester 1 or 2. You are required to spend 20 days face-to-face on campus across the duration of your candidature (via on campus intensive schools). You must also undertake at least one placement in Australia. You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course. This course is offered under two admission rules. Rule A: You have completed a three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution in a discipline other than Social Work. Your degree must include 48 credit points (1 year of full-time study, or part-time equivalent) in any Social Science discipline. You must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have completed at least one year of full-time equivalent study in Social and Behavioural Sciences. UNE uses the definition from the Australian Association of Social Workers (ASWEAS) that social and behavioural sciences refer to topics that focus on psychology and human development and the relationship between individuals and society. Courses accepted as social science are defined by the Council for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS). Other courses that are considered social science include: Community development Counselling Criminology Education Indigenous studies International relations Public health Social welfare Community services Nursing Social policy Mental health and wellbeing. If you are not sure if your degree constitutes a social science, please contact the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator to discuss. Please note: If your three-year undergraduate qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) does not include48 credit points of study in any Social Science discipline you cannot apply for this course. You may become eligible to enrol in this degree by successfully completing 48 credit points of study in UNE's social science offerings. If you are admitted under Rule A, you must study on campus in Armidale commencing in Trimester 1. Rule B: You have an international qualification in social work that does not meet the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) eligibility for membership. Permission for admission on this basis must be granted by the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) Course Coordinator. Please note: You are individually responsible for contacting the AASW regarding eligibility for membership based on your individual circumstances. If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study). If you are admitted under Rule B, you must study on campus in Armidale commencing in Trimester 1.

About this course

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is a masters course at University of New England, Sydney in Armidale, New South Wales. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include Trimester 1, 2026, Trimester 2, 2026.

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