Overview
Working with an expert researcher on your chosen project, you can gain high-calibre research skills and experience and achieve a significant, original work.
Career Pathways
This Doctor of Social Work at The University of Western Australia will grant you professional recognition at the highest level.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Research Methods in Social Work
- Advanced Studies in Social Work
- Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work
- Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
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Disciplines
Social Work View 6 other PhDs in Social Work in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS 052111G
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
- The degree of Bachelor of Social Work of this University with first or upper second class honours, or equivalent as recognised 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 recognised 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 recognised by the Faculty; or
- The degree of Master of Advanced Social Work of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or
- The degree of Master of Arts (Social Work) of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
- The equivalent of at least two years' full-time post-qualified professional practice experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
35000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35000 AUD per year during 36 months.
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