International students must meet one of the following requirements:
Additional requirements:
Please note: It is a condition of progression in this course that students complete a national police record check prior to enrolment into the second unit of study.
Minimum English Language Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic IELTS minimum overall band of 7.0 with no individual band below 7 (completed in the past two years); or
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic PTE score of 66 (completed in the past two years).
If an alternative to IELTS or PTE is being supplied as part of the application, please read more information on English Language Test Equivalency.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by ACAP as equivalent to Australian qualifications.
What to expect when studying a Master of Social Work (Qualifying) with ACAP University College
If you’re a passionate Human and Community Services professional seeking a postgraduate degree in social work, this is the ideal next step in your career. ACAP’s Master of Social Work (Qualifying) delivers a comprehensive understanding of the reasons behind human thoughts and behaviour, as well as the essential skills and knowledge to enhance your role as a Social Worker.
Throughout your degree, you’ll study social work as a profession, including its history, ethics and key influences. Informed by principles of social justice and human rights, you will develop an understanding of the social work practice methods required to work effectively and ethically with a wide range of service users in diverse contexts.
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) program will see you strengthen your skills in critical thinking and analysis, anti-oppressive practice, community empowerment, systemic advocacy, cultural sensitivity, and social research. You will also have the opportunity to integrate your classroom learning with professional practice through placement opportunities and supervision, totalling 1000 hours of practical work experience.
This is an Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) accredited qualification. It is an entry qualification into the social work profession and meets the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). The accrediting body may have additional requirements, including minimum English language, to meet professional social work accreditation standards. For more information on meeting these requirements, visit aasw.asn.au. It is a condition of progression in the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) that students complete a national police record check in their first trimester of enrolment.
The Navitas Professional Institute (NPI) has also accredited the Master of Social Work (Qualifying) course under its self-accrediting authority.
The Master of Social Work (Qualifying) course is comprised of 12 units, which are level 600 units. To find out unit delivery information view the relevant Yearly Planner.
The course duration is 2 years full time or part time equivalent. For more information on the recommended course sequence click here.
Once you graduate from the Master of Social Work (Qualifying), you will open doors to a range of possible career opportunities. Listed below are a few typical roles you could consider.
OSHC: 700 AUD per year
