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Doctor of Social Work

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Doctorate (PhD)

Perth
As a doctoral research degree candidate, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

Doctorate (PhD)

Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga
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,...
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
87.00%

Doctorate (PhD)

Wagga Wagga
Do you aspire to become a leader in your field? The Doctor of Social Work program from Charles Sturt University gives you unique opportunities to undertake advanced and critical reflection on professional social work practice.
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Study Mode
In person, Online

Bachelor

Camperdown/Darlington
The broad medical and health sciences sectors are expanding and with this comes greater employment prospects. The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Medical Science) will give you the essential foundation for a rewarding career in healthcare or medical research.
Entry Requirements

 

Secondary or tertiary qualification

A secondary education qualification such as the NSW Higher School Certificate (including national and international equivalents), OR approved higher education study, including approved preparation courses.

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Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$9,000 total
ATAR
90
Graduate Satisfaction
69.70%

Doctor of Social Work overview

For those who want to gain an even deeper understanding of a specialisation in the field of social work, enrolling in a doctoral degree (PhD) is the right choice for educational progression. Research will often involve students analysing literature that is currently available within this field, as well as undertaking their own research project.

A PhD generally takes three years to complete, depending on the prior arranged commitment provided by the university and student. It also involves the submission of a major thesis of around 50,000 words. Researchers, educators or scholars looking to further their careers in a specialist area of social work are recommended to enrol in a PhD, which is more research-focused than previous course structures.

To complete a PhD successfully, students need to be able to showcase an aptitude for more advanced academic work and a heightened capacity to research more complex topics within their field, as well as being able to communicate the results effectively after thorough analysis for trends.

Employment options

Some of the roles available after completion of a PhD in social work include: university lecturer, project manager, program director, director of of social services, adoption service manager and clinical services director.

Scholarships and funding

Most social work PhDs will be funded by the Australian Government, which the university may supplement in exchange for taking on tutorials for coursework degrees.

There are also many scholarships available for social work PhDs.

Prerequisites and selection process

To be eligible to enrol for a PhD in Social Work, students need to have completed undergraduate studies and a postgraduate masters course. Transcripts from prior studies highlighting a student’s academic excellence, as well as a high grade point average (GPA) are often required to receive admission into a PhD.