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Master of Social Work

Masters.
Monash University

58

in world overall ranking*

6

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This course presents you with an integrated approach to the study of social work practice. It is purposefully designed to enable you to learn how to apply and use professional social work knowledge, make sound and ethical judgements whilst exercising discretion and self-regulation. The curriculum emphasises the importance of effective social work practice through the use of critical thinking and evidence-informed decision making. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes. On completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to: demonstrate the capacity to effectively apply the theory and practice of social work to assessment, intervention and evaluation and to research and social policy analysisapply the principles of social justice and human rights in their professional social work careersapply advanced knowledge of individual development and the impact of key life events on individual wellbeinganalyse and evaluate ethical is.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$44,800 per year

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Information

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2 years

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February, June

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Caulfield

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M6012

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY-BASED LEARNING PLACEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

A$18,000

tick iconPHARMACY INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$100,000

tick iconMONASH INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR EXCELLENCE

Up to A$40,000

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