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Social Work in Australia for Indian Students: Qualifying Master's and Bachelor's at 13 Universities

Social work has some of the lowest fees on this site. Thirteen universities teach it; Newcastle's two-year Master of Social Work (Qualifying) costs A$30,000 a year, James Cook's A$36,035, Charles Darwin's A$36,480. A qualifying master's leads graduates from other fields into the profession.

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CDU courtyard, Casuarina, Charles Darwin University
CDU courtyard, Casuarina, Charles Darwin University. Photo: Grant Williamson, CC BY-SA 2.0
  • 13universities
  • ₹20 lakhlowest fee a year
  • 2 yearsqualifying master's
  • AASWaccredits courses

Courses and annual tuition

ProgrammeUniversityDegreeDurationTuition per year
Bachelor of Social WorkCDUBachelor's4 years₹21 lakh
A$31,784
Bachelor of Human ServicesJCUBachelor's3 years₹24 lakh
A$36,035
Bachelor of Social WorkJCUBachelor's4 years₹24 lakh
A$36,035
Bachelor of Social WorkFlindersBachelor's4 years₹26 lakh
A$38,100
Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)NewcastleBachelor's4 years₹27 lakh
A$40,415
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)NewcastleMaster's2 years₹20 lakh
A$30,000
Master of Human ServicesJCUMaster's2 years₹24 lakh
A$36,035
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)JCUMaster's2 years₹24 lakh
A$36,035
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)CDUMaster's2 years₹24 lakh
A$36,480
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)Western SydneyMaster's2 years₹24 lakh
A$36,515
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)FederationMaster's2 years₹25 lakh
A$38,000
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)WollongongMaster's2 years₹27 lakh
A$40,752
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)UTASMaster's2 years₹27 lakh
A$40,950
Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry)FlindersMaster's2 years₹27 lakh
A$41,000
Master of Social WorkRMITMaster's2 years₹28 lakh
A$41,280
Master of Social WorkUWAMaster's2 years₹28 lakh
A$41,300
Master of Social WorkMonashMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$47,140
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)UQMaster's2 years₹32 lakh
A$48,080
Master of Social Work (Qualifying)SydneyMaster's2 years₹38 lakh
A$56,800

Indicative international tuition for one full-time year, from each university's fee page for 2027 entry (2026 where 2027 was not yet out). Exchange rates: 1 AUD = ₹66.97, 1 NZD = ₹53.45, 1 USD = ₹95.22, 1 GBP = ₹126.53, €1 = ₹106.01. Source: European Central Bank reference rates (cross rates via the euro), 28 October 2026.

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Social work in Australia: the figures

Across 13 universities this subject comes to 19 programmes on our list (5 bachelor's, 14 master's). One year of a bachelor's here costs ₹21 lakh (A$31,784) to ₹27 lakh (A$40,415). Least expensive: CDU's Bachelor of Social Work, at ₹21 lakh. One year of a master's here costs ₹20 lakh (A$30,000) to ₹38 lakh (A$56,800). Campus cities: Townsville / Cairns (4), Adelaide (2), Darwin (2), Melbourne (2), Newcastle (2). Bachelor's study lasts 3–4 years; a master's here takes 2 years.

Regional and low-cost

Most of the cheapest social work master's are at regional universities: Newcastle (Category 2), James Cook and Charles Darwin (Category 3), Federation (Category 3), Wollongong, Tasmania and Flinders (Category 2). Placements in regional services also build local experience for a job after graduation.

Questions from Indian students: Social work in Australia

Is social work a good course in Australia for Indian students?
Social workers are employed in health, child protection, disability, aged care and community services across Australia, including regional areas. Courses include long field placements.
What is a qualifying Master of Social Work?
A two-year master's for graduates in another field, usually with social science study, that leads to eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
How much is a social work master's?
Newcastle A$30,000, James Cook A$36,035, Charles Darwin A$36,480, Western Sydney A$36,515, Federation A$38,000, Wollongong A$40,752, Tasmania A$40,950, Flinders A$41,000, RMIT A$41,280, UWA A$41,300, Monash A$47,140, UQ A$48,080, Sydney A$56,800 a year.
Can Indian MSW graduates work as social workers in Australia?
The AASW assesses overseas qualifications; some Indian degrees are assessed as comparable, others need further study.
How long are placements?
Accredited courses include about 1,000 hours of field education.

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