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Admission requirements

The Master of Advanced Social Work has the following admission requirements:


Academic requirements

  • A qualifying Australian Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent


Recognition of qualification

  • Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers


Work experience requirement

  • Two years of documented professional social work practice


English language requirements

  • All applicants must meet the University’s English language requirements. If English is not your first language, there are a number of ways of demonstrating that you have met this requirement. Details are available on the University of Melbourne Future Students website

If you have any uncertainty about your eligibility for the degree, please contact the School directly. We welcome all applications, and you are encouraged to discuss your particular circumstances with us.

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