Your career

Graduates can go on to secure positions in a variety of settings within a framework of relevant legislation and procedures, supporting individuals, families, and groups within the community.

Potential occupations include:

• community services project officer
• social worker
• case manager
• advocacy worker
• mental health worker
• social research officer
• youth pathways project officer.

Potential employers include:

• governmental departments
• hospitals
• health and community centers
• correctional services
• local government
• community service departments
• for-profit human services
• non-government welfare agencies.

International students studying at Flinders University will be eligible to access an additional year in Australia on a post-study work visa, which means Masters graduate can get up to 3 years of PSW visa. 

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor's degree with a competitive GPA. International applicants will be required to complete two intensive foundation topics. These topics run for one week only prior to the start of the first and second semesters. The study of the foundation topics will not incur a tuition fee.

For applicants seeking admission from semester 1, 2021

The entry requirements for this course will be changing to the following:

• Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline other than social work; and must also have completed the equivalent of one year full-time (36 units) of social science (as defined by the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia ie education, psychology, law, political science, history, accounting, economics, marketing, sociology, management, geography, etc) topics within their undergraduate studies.
• Must demonstrate English language proficiency of Academic IELTS 7.0 overall and 7.0 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening, or the equivalent.

Inherent requirements

The Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work meets the external Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) accreditation requirements. Both programs provide graduates with the necessary qualification to be eligible for membership to the AASW, and practice as social workers.

The Statement of Inherent Requirements is designed to help prospective students make informed decisions about whether they will be in a position to complete the requirements of either a Bachelor of Social Work or Master of Social Work. If you intend to enroll in either of these degrees look carefully at the inherent requirements to determine whether you will be able to meet them.

Practical experience requirements

You are required to receive a National Criminal History Check and Department for Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) screening and background checks, stating that you have successful clearances, in order to be eligible to undertake field placements. Students who do not receive DCSI clearances will not be able to complete their placement and therefore complete their degree. You are strongly advised to hold an Australian Driver’s Licence. Some placement agencies require students to receive vaccinations.