Course

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

University of Newcastle, Sydney · Newcastle · Newcastle City · Arts & Social Sciences

Masters On Campus

Key facts

Campus
Newcastle City · Newcastle
City
Newcastle, New South Wales
Qualification
Masters
Delivery
On Campus

Start dates

  • Semester 2, 2026 Newcastle City

English language requirements

  • University of Newcastle English language requirement

    Overall minimum 7. Minimum in each sub-test 7. The handbook publishes these minimums without naming a test.

Academic entry requirements

  • The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is a 160-unit postgraduate qualification, with entry available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Bachelor Honours Degree or Bachelor Degree or higher qualification in a related field, that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences; or Applicants who hold a Bachelor Degree in a non-related field but have completed four (4) social and behavioural science courses in their Bachelor Degree are eligible for entry to the UON Graduate Certificate in Human and Social Services as a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Qualifying). Related fields include human services, social sciences, social and community welfare, youth work, psychology, nursing, allied health and education. To be accepted into the program, international students must also score a minimum of 7.0 or higher in each component (listening, reading, writing, and speaking) of the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test, or equivalent, upon application.

About this course

Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is a masters course at University of Newcastle, Sydney in Newcastle, New South Wales. Published intakes include Semester 2, 2026.

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Administrative details

Course code
50032
CRICOS
116623E

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated October 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.