University of South Australia (UniSA)

Master of Social Work

UniSA International, University of South Australia, Level 1, 101 Currie Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia

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1-2 years

This master degree will help to further extend practical skills, as well as provide you with an advanced understanding of:

  • social work values
  • ethics and identity
  • human rights
  • current social issues
  • mental health
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures
  • child protection
  • cross cultural practice

A key focus is on the development and application of research processes and methodologies, and you will graduate with the cognitive skills needed to review and analyse information. You will also gain valuable practical experience as part of the field education placement component.

What you'll need

All students studying this degree will be required to complete criminal history screening through the Department of Communities and Social Inclusion prior to being accepted for work placements. The clearance is valid for three years and can take up to eight weeks to be processed.  

You must also hold a current Child Safe Environments Certificate. Some placements may also require a current driver's licence and a recognised First Aid Certificate.

Why Master of Social Work

Learn from industry experts and award-winning researchers, gain hands-on experience in our on-campus Social Work Studios, and build workplace networks when you complete field education placements. You will also graduate with advanced research skills.

In the custom-built Social Work Studios you will work alongside field practitioners and academic staff in simulated, real-life situations. Using state-of-the-art recording equipment and cameras, you can review your work and learn from your experiences. Work placements will also provide valuable real-world experience during which you will experience first-hand what it’s like to work in local, rural and international settings.

If you would like to continue to work while you study the timetable for this master degree makes that possible, with flexible study options that accommodate other life commitments. As Australia’s university of enterprise:

  • we are number one in South Australia for student satisfaction1
  • we are the largest university in South Australia with more than 31,000 students
  • we hold 26th spot in the QS World University Rankings for institutions under 50 years old in 20172

Our commitment to research with an industry focus is unprecedented in South Australia. In the 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation, 97 per cent of our assessed research was rated world-class or above. It’s a very good time to choose UniSA for your postgraduate study.

QILT: Course Experience Questionnaire 2015-2016 Overall Satisfaction Item
2017 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50

Real-world connections

As part of your studies you will complete 1,000 hours of work placement over two years. This real-world experience is a critical focus of your studies and provides valuable practical experience and the opportunity to build important industry relationships.

We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Your career

Social work requires a strong commitment to and passion for social justice and human rights. If you think you’ve got what it takes the employment opportunities in Australia are excellent and the demand for graduates is high1, with graduating students quickly finding work in a range of fields.

Careers to consider:

  • aged care worker: provide personal, physical and emotional support to older people who need assistance with everyday living
  • correctional services officer: aid in the rehabilitation and counselling of offenders
  • domestic violence victim services officer: counsel, investigate and report on incidences of domestic violence
  • disability services officer: provide support for people in the community with intellectual, physical, social and emotional disabilities
  • social planner: a pivotal role in creating liveable, sustainable communities; social planners create strategic policy and action that policy in order to meet the needs and wants of the people
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