GraduatePsychology
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia
About this program
CQU's Master of Social Work (Qualifying) (CL90, Sydney campus, international students only) prepares highly skilled, ethical social work practitioners for diverse communities, integrating theory and hands-on practice for effective social work in complex, real-world settings. Graduates pursue roles such as 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.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- 96 credits12 units
- all core
- including Understanding Social Work: Foundational Knowledge and Skills for Practice
- First Nations Knowledge and Social Work Practice with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Psychosocial Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan
- Intersectionality and Social Justice in Social Work Practice
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Practice (residential school)
- and Social Work Field Education placement units
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Clinical PsychologistANZSCO 272311
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491. Registration needs the full accredited sequence (accredited bachelor's, honours, then an accredited master's or doctorate), which takes several years beyond a first degree. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Educational PsychologistANZSCO 272312
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
Organisational PsychologistANZSCO 272313
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, subject to the same long registration pathway as other endorsed psychology areas. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Psychology Board of Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
This course is offered to international students only (it is not open to domestic applicants). For international applicants: a completed bachelor degree in any discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification); as per Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards, applicants also complete supervised field education placements.
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