Master of Social Work

Why study social work at Monash?

As we transition to COVID-normal, social workers will be at the forefront of supporting and rebuilding our communities. Our Master of Social Work curriculum has a practical, work-ready focus with an emphasis on evidence-informed practice, ethics, and critical thinking. Through small group workshops, case simulations with specialised actors, and assessment and intervention intensives, the competencies you’ll need to succeed as a social worker will become second nature.

Careers in social work

Human and social services have played a vital role during COVID-19. As we start to transition to a COVID-normal, social workers will be at the forefront of helping our community rebuild. Social work offers diverse and rewarding careers with strong projected employment growth over the next five years, according to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment and social workers are among Australia’s most in-demand professions.

Meet our students

Cam Q Liang

"I chose to study social work at Monash because of its reputation. We get 1,000 hours of supervised professional practice and receive national accreditation.

Each week we have experts from various professional fields across Victoria come to our lectures and share their real-life experiences, as well as some contemporary issues within the field.”