Master of Social Work – Qualifying

About the course

QUT’s Master of Social Work - Qualifying is designed to prepare graduates for professional social work practice through a critical, social justice-focused approach. You’ll build capability in casework, assessment and intervention while studying via a mix of campus and online learning, including intensive block teaching. The degree includes supervised work-integrated field placements and supports personalised study planning in this Master coursework social work program.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue professional social work roles across community, health, mental health, family and child services, disability, addiction, and government or non-government agencies. The course emphasises critical practice, advocacy and working with diverse clients, supported by supervised field placements that build job-ready experience. This prepares you for entry to the social work profession with an internationally recognised Master coursework qualification in social work.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)