Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

About the course

CQUniversity’s Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is a postgraduate qualification designed for people seeking to enter the social work profession and advocate for change. The course emphasises contemporary, innovative teaching and transformative learning experiences, building the knowledge and practice capabilities needed for work across diverse communities and service settings. It is delivered on campus at Sydney as a master’s coursework programme in social work.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue a range of professional social work roles across health and human services. Typical opportunities include case manager, hospital social worker, family support worker, mental health social worker, child and family practitioner, community development practitioner, policy officer, and school social worker. Employment prospects are supported by ongoing growth in Australia’s health care and human services sector for master’s-qualified social work graduates.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)