Program Overview
The Social Work at Federation University Australia is a Master programme in Social Sciences over 24 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Ballarat, 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
- FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL WORK THEORY
- PROFESSIONAL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
- SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND FAMILIES
- SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES
- RACE, ETHNICITY AND IDENTITY: CULTURALLY RELEVANT SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants must be at least 18\nyears of age at the time the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is issued.
\nUndergraduate students are\nassessed competitively on the basis of Australian Year 12, or equivalent\noverseas school qualifications.
\nStudents with post-school\nqualifications (eg diplomas, advanced diplomas) may be considered for admission\nwith advanced standing or credit (recognition of prior learning). The amount of\nadvanced standing will not normally exceed half of the Federation University\nAustralia program concerned, and must be formally assessed on a case-by-case\nbasis.
\nApplicants must meet the minimum English\nLanguage Requirements for entry into a Federation University Australia program.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 25,000 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Federation University Australia 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 Federation University Australia
Federation University Australia
Victoria, Australia
Federation University Australia (FedUni) is a public university based in Victoria, Australia. It is the modern descendant of the School of Mines Ballarat, established in 1870 as the fourth...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 24 months