Southern Cross Star Social Work Bridge Program Postgraduate Social Work Program (52 weeks, language support available, IELTS 6, three start dates, scholarships available)

Southern Cross Star Social Work Bridge Program Postgraduate Social Work Program (52 weeks, language support available, IELTS 6, three start dates, scholarships available)

Southern Cross University; The Hotel School

Southern Cross University; The Hotel School

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This week, we are excited to provide you with an insightful overview of ourPostgraduate Social Work Program, a pathway to our Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)program. As a valued partner, we believe this initiative will greatly benefit both you and your prospective applicants by streamlining the process and ensuring a seamless experience.

We are delighted to introduce ourPostgraduate Social Work Program, which is a pathway to the Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) program. As a valuable partner, we believe this initiative will simplify the application process, ensure a seamless experience, and greatly benefit you and your potential applicants.

Postgraduate Social Work Pathway Program

IntakeMarch, July, October
Duration52 weeks max (mostly 2-6 months, depending on background relevance)
LocationGold Coast
Tuition FeesAUD$ 3,875 per unit
English Language ProficiencyOverall 6 (6) in IELTS or equivalent PTE/ TOEFL Additionally, for the Masters of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) program, a higher proficiency is necessary, with an IELTS score of 7.0 being the minimum.
English Academic ProgramEAP allowed, English language packaged course is allowed if students are unable to achieve satisfactory English language results
CRICOS Code115655E
Scholarships2024 International Scholarships up to $60,000 over 4 years. Attention: Applicants for 2024 Enrollment: Students may be particularly interested in our exclusive featured scholarships, the 30th Anniversary Scholarships, which are available only for the 2024 intake. The 30th Anniversary Scholarship value is $15,000 (100 places) & $10,000 (100 places) tuition fee reduction in the first year and up to $8,000 fee reduction in subsequent years. This is based on 8 units per year for full-time international students. For continuing scholarship, the value is merit-based and calculated on the previous year’s course GPA (across 8 units completed): Course GPA 4.0 to 5.4 — $5000; Course GPA 5.5 to 7.0 — $8000
Scholarship Application ProceduresStudents’ eligibility for Featured Scholarships will be automatically assessed by the admissions team at the time of application to Southern Cross University (No Separate Application). If you are successful, we will advise you in your Letter of Offer, along with the conditions of the Scholarship. More details regarding 2024 International Student Scholarships.
More Course InformationPostgraduate Social Work Pathway Program
Key Application Date for Onshore ApplicantsTerm 5, October Intake New application submission – 11 October 2024 Final offer processed – 14 October 2024 GSS finalised and payment submission – 17 October 2024 Final CoE’s Processed – 21 October 2024 Final day to arrive – 27 October 2024 For more details regarding application deadlines


Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

IntakeFebruary, October
Duration2 years of full-time
LocationGold Coast
Indicative Annual Tuition FeesAUD $29,400 in 2024 AUD $31,000 in 2025
English Language ProficiencyIELTS 7.0(7.0) or equivalent (PTE accepted)
English Academic ProgramEAP allowed. English language packaged course is allowed if students are unable to achieve satisfactory English language results
CRICOS Code082686G
AccreditationAustralian Association of Social Workers accredited qualification
Academic Entry Requirementshave completed 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. If not, you may wish to consider the pathway program mentioned above.
Scholarships2024 International Scholarships up to $60,000 over 4 years. Attention Applicants for 2024 Enrollment: Students may be particularly interested in our exclusive featured scholarships, the 30th Anniversary Scholarships, which are available only for the 2024 intake. The 30th Anniversary Scholarship value is $15,000 (100 places) & $10,000 (100 places) tuition fee reduction in the first year and up to $8,000 fee reduction in subsequent years. This is based on 8 units per year for full-time international students. For continuing scholarship, the value is merit-based and calculated on the previous year’s course GPA (across 8 units completed): Course GPA 4.0 to 5.4 — $5000; Course GPA 5.5 to 7.0 — $8000
Scholarship Application ProceduresStudents’ eligibility for Featured Scholarships will be automatically assessed by the admissions team at the time of application to Southern Cross University (No Separate Application). If you are successful, we will advise you in your Letter of Offer, along with the conditions of the Scholarship. More details regarding 2024 International Student Scholarships.
More Course InformationMaster of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)
Key Application Date for Onshore ApplicantsTerm 5, October Intake New application submission – 11 October 2024 Final offer processed – 14 October 2024 GSS finalised and payment submission – 17 October 2024 Final CoE’s Processed – 21 October 2024 Final day to arrive – 27 October 2024 For more details regarding application deadlines

Estimated application processing time:

2-6 weeks. The processing time may vary. It could be prolonged if the documents provided are incomplete or if there are Genuine Student (GS) concerns in your application, or due to other individual circumstances. You are always encouraged to apply as early as possible.

If you have any Application related queries, kindlyget in touch with our Assistant Recruitment Managers