Course overview
The Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) allows you to combine coursework with extensive independent research in social work. It encourages an advanced practice-oriented and theoretical approach, and supports self-directed, lifelong learning. To be eligible for the award of the degree, you must achieve an average grade of at least H3 (65%) or higher.
Course record
CRICOS
00116K
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-melbourne/courses/master-of-advanced-social-work-by-research.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- To be considered for entry, you must have completed: a) a qualifying Australian Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent within the last ten years with a grade point average of 75% or above AND
- In ranking applications, the selection committee will consider: prior academic performance and, if relevant, professional qualifications, performance at interview, understanding of the research question to be explored, motivation and capacity to complete the course in a timely manner, elevant prior research and/or professional experience and referee reports. To be considered for entry, you must have completed: a) a qualifying Australian Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent within the last ten years with a grade point average of 75% or above AND B) eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers AND C) two years of documented professional social work practice. In ranking applications, the selection committee will consider: prior academic performance and, if relevant, professional qualifications, performance at interview, understanding of the research question to be explored, motivation and capacity to complete the course in a timely manner, elevant prior research and/or professional experience and referee reports.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Parkville

