Course Level

Doctor Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

052111G

Doctor of Social Work

The Doctor of Social Work is a research-based and research-driven advanced course for qualified social workers committed to their continuing professional education. Working with an expert researcher on your chosen project, you can gain high-calibre research skills and experience and achieve a significant, original work.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Crawley

Full-time - 3 years

N/A
N/A

Structure

Credit Points 144

Subjects

  • SWSP9901 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 1
  • SWSP9902 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 1
  • SWSP9903 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 1
  • SWSP9904 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 1
  • SWSP9907 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 2
  • SWSP9908 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 2
  • SWSP9909 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 2
  • SWSP9910 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 2
  • SWSP9905 Doctor of Social Work Thesis (full-time) (96 points)
  • SWSP9906 Doctor of Social Work Thesis (part-time) (96 points)

Entry requirements

  • the degree of Bachelor of Social Work of this University with first or upper second class honours, or equivalent as recognized by the Faculty or
  • the degree of Master of Social Work (by coursework and dissertation) of this University with Distinction or High Distinction, or equivalent as recognized by the Faculty or
  • the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work of this University with a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent, or equivalent as recognized by the Faculty or
  • the degree of Master of Advanced Social Work of this University, or equivalent as recognized by the Faculty or
  • the degree of Master of Arts (Social Work) of this University, or equivalent as recognized by the Faculty and
  • the equivalent of at least two years full-time post-qualified professional practice experience.