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Master of Social Work - Professional Qualifying Southern Cross University - Gold Coast Campus Southern Cross University - Gold Coast Campus, Australia

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AUD 29400

Tuition Fee (AUD)

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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Social workers can be a lifeline for people facing difficulties related to financial, medical, mental health or relational circumstances. This course enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and values to become a strategic, ethical and reflective social work practitioner.

Our accredited Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) is suited to applicants with previous experience in the study of the social sciences, social welfare, psychology or related fields.

In this program, you'll examine child protection, social policy and law, mental health, health issues impacting Indigenous communities, and leadership in social work organisations. You'll also undertake practice under the supervision of an experienced social worker. As a graduate, you'll be ready for a career as a professional social worker in Australia and may also be eligible for employment overseas.

Please note: All students, including those enrolled online, are required to participate in on-campus learning for a minimum of 20 days/150hrs over the duration of the course. This requirement is stipulated by the Australian Social Work Education and Accreditation Standards (ASWEAS). Students meet this requirement by attending compulsory residential schools conducted at the Gold Coast campus.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Oct 2024

Closed

Feb 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

    7 IELTS Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    29400

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    24500 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    International Student Scholarships
    Southern Cross University offers a range of scholarships to support international students. These scholarships are designed to recognise academic excellence, promote cultural diversity, and encourage International Students to explore the opportunities at our regional NSW campuses.

    • How to apply
    • Scholarships on offer

    How to apply
    Students’ eligibility for Scholarships will be assessed by the Southern Cross admissions team at the time of application to Southern Cross. If you are successful, we will advise you in your Letter of Offer, along with the conditions of the Scholarship. Eligible students will only receive one of the following scholarships.

    Scholarships on offer

    • Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 - $8000 per year*
    • Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship 2024 $8000 - per year*

    *This is based on standard full-time international student enrolment of 8 units per year.

    Website Link - https://www.scu.edu.au/scholarships/international-student-scholarships/

    SCU Global Scholarships 2024  
    All to be processed as a fee reduction via sponsorship. No application form, conditions of the scholarship outlined and accepted in the offer acceptance.
    For continuing scholarship year/s the value is merit based and calculated on the previous scholarships year’s course GPA (across your 8 units* completed):
    Course GPA 4.0 to 5.4 — $5000
    Course GPA 5.5 to 7.0 — $8000
    Single Course Scholarship Purpose Region Requirements
            All students must meet the entry requirements for the program they have applied for.
    Diploma Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship $8000 Support the recruitment and retention of high performing international students to Southern Cross. Offered to all regions & nationalities A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 of ATAR of 75 or better.
    Bachelor and Master’s Degree SCU Global Regional Scholarship $8000 Focused scholarship to support the rebuilding of the international undergraduate cohort at the Lismore and Coffs Harbour campus Offered to all regions & nationalities Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework program at Lismore or
    Coffs Harbour campus
    Masters Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship $8000 Focused on high performing students. Offered to all regions &
    nationalities
    Equivalent SCU Course GPA 5.0 to 7.0

     

    Country Awarding Body ATAR 75 (Eligibility for scholarship)
    Bangladesh Bangladeshi Higher Secondary or Intermediate Certificate 4.5
    India Group A 69%
    India Group B 71%
    India Group C 78%
    India Group D 82%
    Nepal National Examination Board 2.54
    Sri Lanka Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level Grade Average of 4 in the best 3 Advanced Level subjects
    • Vice Chancellor's Academic Excellence Scholarship 2024 - $8000 per year*

    For academically outstanding future international students in all fields of study. The key criteria are to exceed the academic and English entry requirements for the program and present themselves as an outstanding academic candidate.
    Value: $8,000 maximum fee reduction per year for the duration of your program.

    The course of study: Any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at the Gold Coast.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Apply to study for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either the Gold Coast, Lismore, or Coffs Harbour campus.
    • Exceed the minimum admission entry requirements of the University with consistently high academic performance. Assessment of academic excellence will be undertaken by the Southern Cross admissions team on application to Southern Cross University.
    • To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all the requirements for all enrolled units in each Term. Students must be meeting the requirements of the program.
    • Students must meet the attendance requirements of their program and visa conditions to remain eligible for the scholarship

    Selection criteria: Decisions to offer a student a place on the Vice Chancellor’s Academic Excellence Scholarship will be determined against the following criteria:

    • Candidates' previous academic history and other meritorious achievements may be considered as part of the selection process.
    • All other eligibility criteria must be met – ATAR 75 (all courses have different ATAR scores to be converted, so kindly contact the Assistant Recruitment Manager to know the scholarship criteria).

    No separate scholarship application form will be required.

    • Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship 2024 - $8000 per year*

    Southern Cross Global Regional Scholarship supports undergraduate or postgraduate international students studying at our Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses at Southern Cross University.
    *This is based on standard full-time international student enrolment of 8 units per year.
    Value: $8,000 maximum fee reduction per year for the duration of your program.
    The course of study: Any full undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either the Lismore or Coffs Harbour or the National Marine Science Centre campus (No GPA required. You must meet the entry requirement of the course only.
    Eligibility criteria: Students wishing to apply for the SC Global Regional Scholarship are required to satisfy the following criteria

    • Apply to study an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree at either Lismore, Coffs Harbour, or the National Marine Science Centre campus.
    • Meet the admission entry requirements of the program you have applied for. Assessment of eligibility for this scholarship will be undertaken by the Southern Cross admissions team on application to Southern Cross University.
    • To maintain scholarship eligibility, students must pass all the requirements for all enrolled units in each Term. Students must be meeting the requirements of the program.
    • Students must meet the attendance requirements of their program and visa conditions to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Citizens or permanent residents of Australia or New Zealand are not eligible to apply.

    Selection criteria: Decisions to offer a student a place on the SC Global Regional Scholarship will be
    determined against the following criteria:

    • Application to study at Southern Cross University Lismore, Coffs Harbour, or the National Marine Science Centre campuses.
    • All other eligibility admissions criteria must be met.

    No separate scholarship application form will be required.

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