Overview

Massey University’s prestigious Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is designed to advance your social work and social development knowledge at local, national and international levels.

Is the DSW the same as a PhD?

No. A PhD seeks to make a contribution to theory and knowledge generally, while a DSW seeks to make a contribution to practice, policy or social work knowledge.

The DSW consists of a combination of four courses (Stage 1) and a 65,000 word research thesis (Stage 2).

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

A suite of four 900-level courses (120 credits). A minimum grade of B+ must be earned in each course before students can progress to the next course. Students are permitted to re-enrol only once in a course.

A thesis investigation that makes a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding in professional social work.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-27 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 5 other PhDs in Social Work in New Zealand

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Other requirements

General requirements

have been awarded or qualified for a Master of Applied Social Work or Master of Social Work, or an equivalent social work qualification including a research component, with the award of First Class or Second Class Division I honours

have sufficient background and good standing in professional social work to satisfy the Doctoral Research Committee you have the capacity to successfully undertake the programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

32910 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 32910 NZD per year during 12 months.
National

6982 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6982 NZD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Work.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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