GraduatePsychology
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) at the University of Newcastle prepares graduates from unrelated fields to become qualified social workers, a profession in high demand. The program is practice-led and industry-engaged, with embedded fieldwork placements to prepare students for professional practice. Students can study full-time or part-time, with a flexible night-school approach to class times to suit work and home responsibilities.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Social Work Identity, Values, and Ethics
- Critical Practice for Child Protection
- Decolonising Social Work
- Skills for Professional Practice
- Social Work Placement 1
- Social Work and the Law
- Violence, Abuse and Trauma
- Critical Practice for Health and Wellbeing
- Research and Evaluation for the Social Services
- Advanced Skills for Clinical Practice
- Social Work Placement 2
- Critical Practice For Sustainable Systems
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
Completion of a bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline; alternative pathways may be available based on relevant work experience.
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