Graduate
Master of Social Work
Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia
About this program
A two-year qualifying master's (96 units) that leads to eligibility for practice as a social worker. It includes up to 1,000 hours of supervised field placement across two practicum courses, typically 3 to 5 days a week including outside teaching weeks, so it is difficult to combine with heavy outside work.
Entry needs a bachelor's degree with at least one year full-time equivalent study in social and behavioural sciences, a GPA around 5.0 on a 7-point scale, and IELTS 7 across all bands. A criminal history check and Working with Children clearance are required within the first six months. One caveat: as of 2026 Adelaide University is working with the Australian Association of Social Workers on reaccreditation of the program for 2027, which applicants should confirm before enrolling.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsSocial Work and Policy Practice
- 6 unitsContemporary Practice Theories for Social Work
- 6 unitsSocial Work Practice Skills
- Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
Year 1, Semester 2
6 units- 18 unitsSocial Work Practicum 1
- Ethical Decision Making
Year 2, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsInnovation and Research
- 6 unitsInnovative Social Work Practice with Children and Families
- 6 unitsMental Health and Social Work Practice
- Human Rights Based Practice and Community Development
Year 2, Semester 2
18 units- 6 unitsLeadership in Social Work
- Social Work Practicum 2
Admissions
GPA equivalent to Adelaide University 5.0/7.0; minimum one year full-time study in social/behavioural sciences
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