Overview

If you are an experienced practitioner in social work and human services, this degree gives you an opportunity to enrich and extend your professional practice and undertake research in professional or community settings.

Areas of study include: social work practice, social policy, program evaluation, disability, intellectual disability, ageing, youth and family welfare, and mental health.

Features

The Social Work degree at La Trobe University 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.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

A range of work based learning opportunities are available, including internships, mentoring, and industry-linked projects.

Internships. Candidates who have successfully confirmed their candidature and who are making satisfactory progress may apply to participate in an internship at least one month before they submit their thesis. Refer to the Graduate Research Candidature Policy and associated information.

Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Anytime, preferably aligned with Semester intake.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work View 6 other PhDs in Social Work in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum academic requirement for entry into the Doctor of Social Work is a four-year degree, or a Masters degree, in social work with a weighted average mark of 65, or above completed within the last ten years, and at least two years professional practice as a qualified social worker.

Applicants must hold a degree from a program accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). International applicants must meet criteria for registration for professional practice in Australia. Assessment of an international degree by the AASW may incur a cost to the applicant.

Tuition Fee

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International

41400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41400 AUD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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