Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have completed at least one year of full time equivalent study in Social and Behavioural Sciences.
For students entering the degree we advise that we use the definition from the Australian Association of Social Workers (ASWEAS) that social and behavioural sciences refer to topics that focus on Psychology and Human Development and the relationship between individuals and society.
Entry requirements are guided by many courses identified in the Academy of Social Sciences.
Examples include the following but not restricted to: Anthropology, Community Development, Counselling, Criminology, Geography with a human/social focus, Indigenous Studies, International relations, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychological sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Nursing and post graduate nursing studies, Educational sociology, Social Policy, and Mental health and wellbeing.
- Degrees that are included in the Academy of Social Sciences that are not consistent with ASWEAS definition of social and behavioural sciences and therefore do not satisfy prerequisite entry into the Master of Social Work include courses such as archaeology, economics, accountancy, commerce, film making and media studies.
- If students are unable to meet the entry requirements as set out above, then they are required to enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Society and the Individual as a pathway into the Master of Social Work.