Students choose JCU because of the university's well-deserved reputation for delivering courses that are highly valued by employers. The JCU Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) is a wise study choice if you have a particular interest in working with people and communities in Northern Australia and beyond. If you are a graduate with some social science background, you can choose this course to gain a post graduate qualification in social work. You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning for one field education placement if you already have significant social welfare and human services experience. When added to your existing undergraduate degree, your JCU Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) gives you a professionally accredited social work qualification that's recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Course overview JCU's Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) enables you to develop the knowledge and skills you'll require to help people thrive in their environment, promote positive relationships and promote a just and equitable society. You'll gain experience working with individuals, families, groups and communities. You'll gain unique insights as you: Reflect critically on the complex relationships between social work and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and their diverse histories and cultures; Develop your interpersonal skills to allow you to respectfully and empathically communicate and support individuals, groups and communities through processes of change; Reflect critically on the impacts of complex social, political and historical issues on environmental and social sustainability in Australia and internationally, with a focus on the tropics; Investigate, analyse critically and transform complex social systems, institutions, structures, processes, practices and inequities; Among the core subjects you'll study are: Postgraduate Research Methods for the Social Sciences Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Skills and Frameworks for Practice Social Welfare Work with Children and Families Social Work and Mental Health Social Policy Analysis Community Development. Career opportunities This Masters degree qualifies you to apply for work in government and non-government organisations throughout Australia or internationally in areas such as: Hospital and community health services Child protection services Youth and family services Community work and development roles Social policy, research and advocacy roles. The Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) enables students with an existing undergraduate degree to undertake study leading to a professionally accredited social work degree, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers.