About Master Of Social Work (qualifying) in Federation University Australia
Be an advocate for social justice and human rights. Make a real difference to the lives of people in need. Excel in your career in one of the fastest growing professions.
You might be a new graduate looking for a clear career path or an experienced social worker wanting to take the next step in your professional life. Or perhaps you are ready for a career change and want to step into social work.
Whatever your background, we'll prepare you to work across human and community services in government bodies, non-government organisations, community and health services and more. You'll become confident working with migrants, people with alcohol, drug and mental health problems and in palliative care, child protection, youth services and much more.
You'll be exposed to challenging real life situations through 140 days during your studies in social work settings, being mentored by experienced professionals in the field. Then, once you graduate, you can go on to be a qualified social worker, take up management positions or work in national or international policy development.
This is an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited qualification, and is an entry qualification into the social work profession. It has been deemed to meet the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards.
Career opportunities
Professional social work positions in hospitals, community health care, child protection, justice, community development, local government, government policy, social research, advocacy and many more.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Completion of an Australian bachelor degree or equivalent degree from a university in another country.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: Overall 6.0 - 7.0 (no band less than 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT : 60 - 106 with minimums: Reading 19, Listening 20, Speaking 20, Writing 24
- PTE: Overall 50 - 73 (no band less than 58)
Federation University Australia Highlights
Type |
Public |
Campus setting |
Urban |
Application portal |
Online |
Academic calendar |
Semester-based |
Intake Session |
Summer/winter |
Application fees |
25 AUD |
Financial aid |
Grants, scholarships, loans |
English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
Federation University Average Tution Fees and Other Expenses
It is advised that applicants who intend to enrol at the institution set aside an expected budget for foreign students who wish to study in Australia. The typical college expenses are as follows:
The table below lists the fees that international students must pay for the 2020 academic year:
Fees |
Undergraduate (AUD) |
Tuition |
14,400 – 34,600 |
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) |
752 |
Living cost (accommodation, food, transport, clothing, and entertainment |
20,290 |
Total |
35,442 – 55,642 |