Take your qualifications in social work to the next level. The Doctor of Social Work is a research-based and research-driven advanced course for qualified social workers committed to their continuing professional education....
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements
If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a)(i) 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 (ii) 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 (iii) 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 (iv) the degree of Master of Advanced Social Work of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or (v) the degree of Master of Arts (Social Work) of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; and (b) the equivalent of at least two years' full-time post-qualified professional practice experience.
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a)(i) 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 (ii) 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 (iii) 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 (iv) the degree of Master of Advanced Social Work of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or (v) the degree of Master of Arts (Social Work) of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; and (b) the equivalent of at least two years' full-time post-qualified professional practice experience.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
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.
