Based on the Department of Home Affairs’ recent invitation data,nursing, social work, and early childhood educationhave become highly sought-after fields. Many parents and students have been coming to us with questions:

“If my undergraduate degree is in commerce,with no relevant professional background— can I still study nursing?”

“Ihave no background whatsoever— surely I won’t need to complete another bachelor’s degree?”

“I’d like to study early childhood education, but I’ve heard the skills assessment requires avery high IELTS score. What can I do?”

Today we’re going to talk about, for students

who have no relevant undergraduate background,

what nursing and social work programmes are available!

Nursing

Unlike many fields that have strict background requirements, students who want to study nursing can enrol even if they have never studied nursing before~

1. The University of Melbourne

Founded in 1853 in Melbourne, Australia, it is a public research university and a member of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, APEC International Assessment Network, University Global Coalition, Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the Group of Eight (Go8). It holds AACSB and EQUIS accreditation, and is a founding member and secretariat host of the Universitas 21 university network.

The University of Melbourne has grown into a globally leading, world-class institution, ranked among the top universities in numerous disciplines, and has made significant contributions to education, research, and knowledge dissemination. It is the only university in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere to rank in the top 50 across all four major international university rankings, earning the title of “the leading university of the Southern Hemisphere”.

Master of Nursing Science

Duration: 2 years full time

Intake: February each year

Academic requirement: Any undergraduate degree

English requirement: IELTS overall 7, all bands 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees: $33,400/year

The University of Adelaide

Founded in 1874 in Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, the University of Adelaide is a five-star Australian university and a member of the Group of Eight (Go8). As one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities, it offers world-class research facilities and a comprehensive research training environment, with particular strengths in medicine, life sciences, law, education, and engineering. Its Waite campus is home to the largest agricultural facility in the Southern Hemisphere, underpinning its world-renowned viticulture and oenology programme. The Business School holds AACSB accreditation, and its accounting, finance, and business programmes rank among the top 100 globally. The University of Adelaide counts five Nobel laureates and 108 Rhodes Scholars among its alumni as of 2019 — more self-produced Nobel Prize winners than any other Australian university.

Master of Clinical Nursing

Duration: 2 years full time

Intake: February each year

Academic requirement: Any undergraduate degree (non-nursing undergraduate background)

English requirement: IELTS overall 7, all bands 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees: $48,500/year

As the entirety of South Australia, including the capital Adelaide, is classified as a regional area under migration definitions, pathways to the Subclass 485 Graduate Work visa and South Australia’s skilled migration graduate stream are relatively favourable!!

The University of Queensland

Founded in 1910, it is Queensland’s first comprehensive university and one of the six sandstone universities.

Master of Nursing Studies

Duration: 2 years full time

Intake: February each year

Academic requirement: Any undergraduate degree

English requirement: IELTS overall 7, all bands 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees: $36,300/year

Curtin University

A public comprehensive research university located in Perth, the capital of Western Australia. Ranked 193rd in the 2023 QS World University Rankings, it is a member of the Australian Technology Network, the China-Australia Joint Research Centre for Manufacturing, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. It is the largest comprehensive university on Australia’s west coast and has been rated as a leading national university by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). It is also one of the first Australian universities to offer international education to students from overseas — particularly Southeast Asia. Curtin’s Business School is the largest and most comprehensive business school in Western Australia, holding triple accreditation from AACSB, EQUIS, and EFMD.

Master of Nursing Practice

Duration: 2 years full time

Intake: January each year

Academic requirement: Any undergraduate degree

English requirement: IELTS overall 7, all bands 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees: $33,200/year

Monash University

Located in Melbourne, Australia’s cultural, artistic, and industrial centre, Monash is a public comprehensive research university and a member of the Group of Eight (Go8). It consistently ranks among the top Australian universities and has been awarded a five-star rating by the Good Universities Guide.

Master of Nursing Practice

Duration: 2 years full time

Intake: February or July each year

Academic requirement: Any undergraduate degree

English requirement: IELTS overall 7, all bands 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees: $41,000/year

Nursing

If you’d like to find out whether any of the above programmes are right for you, or if you’re interested in nursing programmes at other universities, feel free to contact us directly!

Social Work

Now that we’ve covered nursing programmes that require no prior background, let’s look at social work options that are also open to students without a relevant undergraduate degree!

First, when many students or parents consult with Mady, they often don’t have a clear picture of whatsocial work in Australia actually involves,solet’s briefly explain what social work is as a field — and what career prospects look like after graduation.

Because Australia has a well-developed social welfare system and high levels of social support, demand for social workers has consistently been strong. In particular over the past few years during the pandemic, the number of invitations issued by the Department of Home Affairs to social work applicants has been steadily increasing!!

The role of a social worker:

Social work graduates have a wide range of employment options. The core purpose of social work is to support disadvantaged individuals, families, and communities — helping them adapt to contemporary society, access fair resource distribution, and achieve a better quality of life, thereby addressing a broad range of social issues. Employment settings include government social service agencies, public and private hospitals, child protection organisations, family violence services, housing services, aged care and disability services, mental health organisations, and family counselling services.

With such abundant job opportunities, even if you have never previously studied social work,you can still enrol by completing a bridging programme~

Southern Cross University

A public university in Australia, with its main campus on the Gold Coast in Queensland, recognised by governments and professional bodies worldwide. Named after the Southern Cross — the brightest constellation in the Southern Hemisphere sky — Southern Cross University has a strong reputation for innovative teaching and advanced technology, providing students with high-quality educational opportunities and excellent facilities. According to the 2020 Good Universities Guide, Southern Cross University received five-star ratings for overall student support and social inclusion — the third consecutive year it has achieved this distinction. Its social work programme is ranked among the best in Australia. In the 2019 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) assessment, Southern Cross University’s graduate employment outcomes ranked well above the national average, placing it in the top four in Australia. Graduate satisfaction, student experience of learning support and resources, and average graduate salaries all compare favourably with many metropolitan universities.

Master of Social Work (Professional Qualifying)

Duration: 2 years full time

Intake: February or October each year

Academic requirement: Any undergraduate degree

English requirement: IELTS overall 7, all bands 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees: $26,800/year

Western Sydney University

A globally reputed institution of higher education, widely recognised for its outstanding academic quality and research excellence. Western Sydney University ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide in the 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The campus is located at the heart of Western Sydney — one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most dynamic regions. This prime location provides students with excellent opportunities to develop a global perspective and expand their personal and professional horizons. The university treats students as partners in education, pioneering a collaborative approach to teaching and learning. It invests heavily in providing new learning pathways, bridging programmes, and support services, ensuring students have access to a diverse range of high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Master of Social Work (Qualifying)

Duration: 2 years full time

Intake: March each year

Academic requirement: Any undergraduate degree

English requirement: IELTS overall 7, all bands 6.5 or equivalent

Tuition fees: $28,100/year

Flinders University

A member of the Australian Technology Network universities, Flinders University is one of Australia’s leading universities — a dynamic, contemporary, and forward-thinking institution with a strong international reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

Master of Social Work (Graduate Entry)

Duration: 2 years full time

Intake: March or July each year

Academic requirement: Any undergraduate degree

English requirement: IELTS overall 7, all bands 7 or equivalent

Tuition fees: $34,500/year

Social Work

Students interested in any of the programmes above are welcome to contact Mady, who will design a personalised study-abroad plan tailored specifically to you~

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