The course aims to:
provide a two-year post-graduate social work program by distance that will lead to professional accreditation with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
produce social workers in rural and regional Australia where there is a national shortage and to open the profession to students unable to study by full-time internal modes in metropolitan universities
produce graduates who are committed to advancing social justice, human rights and thriving communities regionally, nationally and internationally through education, research, ethical practice and partnerships
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
November 2026
Melbourne Campus
Level 3, 222 Bourke Street,
Melbourne,
Victoria,
3000, Southeastern Australia, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
November 2026
Sydney Campus
Level 6, 77 Berry Street,
NORTH SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2060, SYDNEY, Australia
Successful completion of a relevant three-year AQF Level 7 degree course that contains at least one year, or the equivalent, of full-time studies in the social and behavioural sciences.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Charles Sturt University is Australia's #1 university for graduates who get jobs (Good Universities Guide 2025/26).