About Social Work

JCU Social Work is a leader in collaborative learning. A focus on professional practice experience encourages JCU students to develop a deep understanding of social justice and sustainable societies.

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Course name	Location	Commencing
Diploma of Higher Education Gain a one-year university qualification while opening up your pathway into many JCU Bachelor degrees. The Diploma of Higher Education is recognised as a stand-alone qualification designed for students who don’t meet the entry requirements of a Bachelor degree. Download Brochure	Online Townsville Cairns	February July
Bachelor of Social Work Guide and support individuals, families and communities to overcome challenges and succeed in their personal and professional lives. Download Brochure	Townsville Cairns	February July
Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying) Further your passion for social work and expand your career opportunities with professional accreditation, recognised by the Australian Association of Social Workers. Download Brochure	Townsville Cairns	February July
Master of Philosophy JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields. The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to develop yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.	Online Townsville Cairns Singapore
Doctor of Philosophy Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge.	Online Townsville Cairns Singapore

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Real stories

Student

Leah Nicholls

Bachelor of Social Work

With JCU Social Work, I had the opportunity to travel to Kerala, India, for a student exchange program in 2018. It was a life-changing experience, which created new world views and opinions about working with communities, families and individuals. I made lifelong friends who I still keep in contact with today.

Alumni

Wesley Bennet

Bachelor of Social Work

I work at ACT for Kids as a social worker and therapist. I come from an Aboriginal family – I’m the first person in my family to go to university. Studying Social Work was great because it gave me the opportunity to work with other Indigenous families. This career is so rewarding and interesting. You won’t regret it.

Lecturer

Dr Vinnitta Mosby

College of Arts, Society and Education

One of the unique features of JCU Social Work is the incorporation of a lot of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content into our degree. Our students will have clients and colleagues who are Indigenous, so it’s very important that they work in an effective, appropriate and respectful manner with communities.

Employer

Ross Murray

North Queensland President, Australian Association of Social Workers

Employing and working alongside JCU Social Work graduates has been a seamless process of securing well trained and supported graduates. The standout attributes we have observed with graduates in our workplace is the level of preparedness and readiness to provide productive clinical services on start of employment.

Alumni

Valarie Derwent

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

The wealth and depth of knowledge I gained through the Master of Social Work, in addition to being able to grow personally and professionally, has been amazing. I am now a school counsellor – a role not easily attained by Social Workers – but through this course, my dream became a reality.

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