The program teaches you to research, analyse and articulate a framework for inclusive and ethical professional social work practice. You will develop the skills to identify the cultural context of various approaches and their relevance to specific situations and populations, and to delineate the connections between interpersonal practice, social policy and research. Topics cover areas such as social work with diverse populations, complexities in work with children and families, mental health through the life course, and trauma and resilience.

Applicants who have completed a bachelor degree other than in social work, with a competitive GPA, are eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry) and if admitted they must complete the full 72 units of the course. Applicants who have taken the equivalent of one full year of social science related topics in their undergraduate degree will be eligible to be admitted directly into the Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry). Applicants with the equivalent of one semester of social science related topics will receive a conditional offer that requires them to complete the equivalent of one semester (18 units) of relevant study (core social science topics offered by Flinders) as a bridging course offered within the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work before entering the Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry). IELTS 6.5 overall (min. 6 in each subtest) TOEFL iBT 80 overall (min. 18 in writing) PTE 58 overall