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Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Masters.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) is a postgraduate coursework program designed to prepare graduates for professional, accredited social work practice. You’ll build capabilities in social work values, ethics and holistic, client-centred practice across diverse community and health settings. The course combines core learning with supervised professional placements to develop practice-ready skills for contemporary social work. The programme develops advanced psychological assessment, intervention planning, and evidence-based practice for professional settings.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue accredited social work roles across hospitals and mental health services, community and disability support, child and family services, corrections, women’s services, and migrant and refugee services. The program also supports progression into senior practitioner, program coordination and leadership roles within government, non-government and community organisations. This is a Masters-level pathway into professional practice in social work. Preparing graduates for organisational psychology, counselling support, human services, and specialist practitioner pathways.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

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$54,100 per year

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CSP: A$9,312

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Information

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2 years

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February

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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MASOCQUA1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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