Best 30 Masters Social Work Universities in Australia

There are 30 universities in Australia with masters social work courses registered on CRICOS. Between them they run 59 registered courses.

University of Newcastle

#16 in Australia
Location Newcastle
Institution type Public
Matching courses 2
QS World Ranking #227

La Trobe University

#17 in Australia
Location Melbourne
Institution type Public
Matching courses 2
QS World Ranking #233

Griffith University

#18 in Australia
Location Brisbane
Institution type Public
Matching courses 2
QS World Ranking #268

University of Tasmania

#20 in Australia
Location Hobart
Institution type Public
Matching courses 2
QS World Ranking #314

Flinders University

#21 in Australia
Location Adelaide
Institution type Public
Matching courses 5
QS World Ranking #387

Western Sydney University

#22 in Australia
Location Sydney
Institution type Public
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking #400

University of Southern Queensland

#23 in Australia
Location Toowoomba
Institution type Public
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking #410

James Cook University

#25 in Australia
Location Townsville
Institution type Public
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking #440

Edith Cowan University

#26 in Australia
Location Perth
Institution type Public
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking #487

Southern Cross University

#28 in Australia
Location Lismore
Institution type Public
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking #576

Australian Catholic University

#31 in Australia
Location Sydney
Institution type Private
Matching courses 1
QS World Ranking Not ranked

Charles Darwin University

#33 in Australia
Location Darwin
Institution type Public
Matching courses 2
QS World Ranking Not ranked

Frequently asked questions

How many universities in Australia offer Masters Social Work?

30 of Australia's 42 universities have masters social work courses registered on CRICOS, the Commonwealth register every provider teaching international students must appear on.

How is this ranking put together?

Order comes from a published-figures-only composite: QS World position, CRICOS registered international capacity, breadth of registered courses, international student share and student support. No university pays for placement, and no judgement of teaching quality is invented.

What are the entry requirements for Masters Social Work in Australia?

Entry is set by each university, not nationally or by state. For a masters you will generally need the preceding qualification at the grade the university states, English at IELTS 6.0–7.0 or equivalent, and for international students a Confirmation of Enrolment before a subclass 500 student visa can be granted.