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Doctor of Social Work (Professional Doctorate)
Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
48 monthsProgram duration
41,000 AUDTuition Fee/year
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Social WorkMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Areas of study include: social work practice, social policy, program evaluation, disability, intellectual disability, ageing, youth and family welfare, and mental health. The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year. Through a combination of core and elective subjects, you will gain knowledge and skills in designing and conducting research, literature review techniques, critical analysis and writing for publication, as well as opportunities to apply these skills in clinically-based professional projects. You will pursue an independent and sustained investigation into a research problem of your own design that will culminate in the submission of a thesis for examination of 60,000 words.
Program overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
Other
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Areas of study include: social work practice, social policy, program evaluation, disability, intellectual disability, ageing, youth and family welfare, and mental health. The degree offers an integrated program of research with supporting coursework in the first year. Through a combination of core and elective subjects, you will gain knowledge and skills in designing and conducting research, literature review techniques, critical analysis and writing for publication, as well as opportunities to apply these skills in clinically-based professional projects. You will pursue an independent and sustained investigation into a research problem of your own design that will culminate in the submission of a thesis for examination of 60,000 words.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Note: An applicant may be considered for entry with an overall weighted average mark below 65 if their weighted average mark in the final full year (FTE) of study is 65 or above.
Applicants must hold a degree from a program accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). For international applicants, their degree must be accepted by the AASW. Assessment of an international degree by the AASW may incur a cost to the applicant.
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