Graduate · Psychology

Master of Social Work

University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia

About this program

The Master of Social Work at the University of Sydney is a 2-year postgraduate coursework master's degree. This program equips students to take on leadership roles in social work and gives students the skills and knowledge to become a professional social worker in the health, community services or non-government sector. It is also a pathway to leadership roles in social work and related professions. Students complete core units covering key areas including: practice with Indigenous Australians mental health child protection violence against women ageing social exclusion areas. Students also complete a capstone integration of learning unit that enables students to contribute to knowledge building and practice in the social work profession.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$54,100
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall
PTE58 overall

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Master of Social Work, University of Sydney: 2026