Are you considering a career as a social work in Australia? Then, choosing the right institution and best program path is your first step. However, it can be time consuming to search through each institutions website to determine which social work programs they offer, if they offer them at all.
This article lists the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) and Doctor of Social Work programs to help you search for social work programs in Australia.
Social Work Programs in Australian Capital Territory
| University | City / Campus | BSW | MSW | Double Degree | Ph.D / DSW |
| Australian Catholic Territory | Watson | X | X | ||
| University of Canberra | Bruce | X |
Social Work Programs in New South Wales
| University | City / Campus | BSW | MSW | Double Degree | Ph.D / DSW |
| Australian Catholic University | Strathfield | X | X | ||
| Australian College of Applied Professions | Sydney | X | X | ||
| Charles Sturt University | Wagga Wagga | X | X | X | |
| Excelsia University College | Macquarie Park | X | |||
| National Academy of Professional Studies | Surrey Hills | X | |||
| Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology | Sydney | X | X | ||
| University of New England | Armidale | X | X | ||
| University of New South Wales | Sydney | X | X | ||
| University of Newcastle | Callaghan | X | X | ||
| University of Notre Dame | Sydney | X | |||
| University of Sydney | Sydney | X | X | X | |
| University of Wollongong | Wollongong | X | X | ||
| Western Sydney University | Penrith | X | X | X |
Double Degrees:
University of New South Wales offers four double degrees: (1) BSW and Bachelor of Arts (2) BSW and Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (3) BSW and Bachelor of Law (4) BSW and Bachelor of Social Science
University of Sydney offers one double degree: (1) BSW and Bachelor of Arts
Western Sydney University offers one double degree: (1) BSW and Bachelor of Criminal and Community Justice
Social Work Programs in Northern Territory
| University | City / Campus | BSW | MSW | Double Degree | Ph.D / DSW |
| Charles Darwin University | Casuarina | X | X |
Social Work Programs in Queensland
| University | City / Campus | BSW | MSW | Double Degree | Ph.D / DSW |
| CQUniversity | Norman Gardens | X | X | ||
| Griffith University | Southport | X | X | X | |
| James Cook University | Townsville | X | X | ||
| Queensland University of Technology | Brisbane City | X | X | X | |
| Southern Cross University | Lismore | X | X | ||
| University of Queensland | St. Lucia | X | X | ||
| University of Southern Queensland | Darling Heights | X | X | ||
| University of the Sunshine Coast | Sippy Downs | X | X | X |
Double Degrees:
Griffith University offers one double degree: (1) MSW and Master of Mental Health Practice
Queensland University of Technology offers one double degree: (1) BSW and Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)
University of the Sunshine Coast offers one double degree: (1) BSW and Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
Social Work Programs in South Australia
| University | City / Campus | BSW | MSW | Double Degree | Ph.D / DSW |
| Adelaide University | Adelaide | X | X | ||
| EQUALS International | Adelaide | X | |||
| Flinters University | Adelaide | X | X | X | |
| University of South Australia | Adelaide | X | X |
Social Work Programs in Tasmania
| University | City / Campus | BSW | MSW | Double Degree | Ph.D / DSW |
| University of Tasmania | Hobart | X | X |
Social Work Programs in Victoria
| University | City / Campus | BSW | MSW | Double Degree | Ph.D / DSW |
| Acknowledge Education | Melbourne | X | X | ||
| Australian College of Applied Professions | Melbourne | X | X | ||
| Deakin University | Geelong | X | X | ||
| Federation University | Ballarat | X | X | ||
| Institute of Health and Management | Melbourne | X | |||
| La Trobe University | Bundoora | X | X | X (DSW) | |
| Monash University | Caulfield East | X | |||
| RMIT University | Melbourne City | X | X | X | |
| University of Melbourne | Parkville | X | |||
| Victoria University | Footscray | X |
Double Degrees:
RMIT University offers one double degree: (1) BSW and Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
Social Work Programs in Western Australia
| University | City / Campus | BSW | MSW | Double Degree | Ph.D / DSW |
| Curtin University | Perth | X | X | X (Ph.D) | |
| Edith Cowan University | Joondalup | X | X | ||
| University of Western Australia | Perth | X | X | X (DSW) |
Conclusion
There you have it, a list of social work programs in Australia.
Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant urban campuses of Sydney and Melbourne or the serene settings of the smaller Australia states, there’s a campus with a social work for you.
Are you considering taking an online social work program in Australia?
Check out our article 18 Online Social Work Courses in Australia.
Disclaimer
Please be advised that this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to be professional advice. Please note that information in this article is only relevant up to the date it was written and is subject to change. As each institution may change their program year-to-year, it’s advised to check the individual institutions websites to determine real-time information about social work programs in Australia.
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