Master of Social Work

Make an impact in your community as a social work practitioner. At Griffith, we value your commitment to making a difference. This professional qualifying degree builds on your lived experiences, equipping you with the expertise, practical skills and ethical grounding to become a confident advocate for those most in need. You'll graduate ready to make an impact, support individuals, families and groups, strengthen communities and lead meaningful change across social and human services. Highlights of studying the Master of Social Work Study courses in social work practice, research, First Peoples and social justice, counselling, ethics and leadership, human rights, law, policy and group facilitation. Gain an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited qualification, meeting Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Develop as an ethical, innovative thinker, communicator and leader, ready to drive positive change in complex professional environments. Build practical skills through social work field placements Start making a difference while you study and apply your learning through two extensive field placements. You'll complete a minimum 1,000 hours of practice-based learning in human service organisations, guided by qualified social work supervisors. Across both placements, you'll progressively develop the skills, knowledge and professional mindset required for effective practice. The first 500-hour placement introduces you to the realities of the profession, while the second 500-hour placement builds on this foundation with more advanced responsibilities and deeper critical reflection. Placements are designed so you'll gain the confidence and capability to graduate as a skilled, socially responsible practitioner ready to make an impact in diverse social work settings.