Program Overview
The Social Work at Flinders University is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Social Work programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 25,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 18,432 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Social Work programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Public Policy (4.5 units)
- Organisational Politics, Culture and Management (4.5 units)
- Project Management (4.5 units)
- Global Child Welfare (4.5 units)
- Understanding Addictions (4.5 units)
- Individual Study (4.5 units)
- Trauma and Resilience (4.5 units)
- Social Work Theories in Diverse Context (4.5 units)
- Mental Health through the Lifecourse (4.5 units)
- Social Development (4.5 units)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Qualified Social Work Entry - Applicants who have completed a Bachelor of Social Work degree recognized by the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) or a qualification deemed by the Board to be equivalent, are eligible to apply for entry to this course. Applicants for the MSW (Qualified Social Work Entry) must have completed either (a) an AASW-accredited Bachelor of Social Work Honours or (b) an AASW-accredited Bachelor of Social Work plus at least 2 years professional work experience (paid or volunteer) or equivalent.
Graduate entry - Applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree other than in Social Work are eligible to apply for entry.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 25,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 18,432 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 25,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 18,432 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Flinders University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Flinders University
Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia
Flinders University, established as The Flinders University of South Australia, is an Australian public research university based in Adelaide, South Australia, with a footprint extending across a...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 18 months