Social Work
Job titles
Social Worker
Community Service Worker
Start dates
Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July)
English requirements
IELTS 6.5 – 7.0
Academic requirements
GPA 65/100 – 90/100
Bachelor’s degree: High school graduate, foundation or diploma
Master’s degree: Bachelor’s degree. Some universities may require background knowledge
Juris Doctor Program: Bachelor’s degree
Subjects
Human Development and Behaviour
Introduction to Human Rights and Ethics
Australian Society
Systems and Policies
People, Community and Disability
Mental Health and Social Work
Working in Human Service Organisations
Social Construction of Welfare
Pathways
Foundation or diploma
Institution list
Bachelor’s (Undergraduate)
QLD
Australian Catholic University, CQUniversity, Griffith University, James Cook University, Queensland University of Technology, University of Queensland, University of Southern Queensland, University of the Sunshine Coast
VIC
Deakin University, Monash University, RMIT, Victoria University
SA
Flinders University, University of South Australia
WA
Curtin University, Edith Cowan University
TAS
University of Tasmania
NT
Charles Darwin University
Master’s (Postgraduate)
QLD
Australian Catholic University, Griffith University, JQueensland University of Technology, University of Queensland,
VIC
Deakin University, La Trobe University, Monash University, RMIT
NSW
University of New South Wales, University of Technology Sydney
WA
Murdoch University, University of Western Australia
TAS
University of Tasmania
RECENT JOB GROWTH
5.1%
5 year growth
STUDY OPTIONS
Bachelor’s: 3 years
Diploma + Bachelor’s: 3 years
Master’s: 1.5 – 2.5 years
WORK & MIGRATION OPTIONS
Subclass 485
for 2 years
Subclass 189
Permanent Residency