Doctorate (PhD)
The Doctor of Social Work program is designed for professionals to enhance their practice, explore theoretical issues, and acquire advanced research skills. It offers guidance from experienced supervisors, networking opportunities, and merit-based scholarships.
The Doctor of Social Work program is designed for professionals who wish to extend their levels of professional practice, explore theoretical and practice issues in the profession and acquire advanced research skills.
Research proficiencyUnder the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor, you'll develop an advanced understanding of human service research methods, conduct an original research investigation and present your findings in a dissertation. You are invited to view the social work and human services research page where projects undertaken by our staff are detailed.
Outstanding reputationCharles Sturt University is a leading Australian provider of social work courses. Our academic staff draw on extensive industry experience and the latest research to inform their teaching. You'll experience the benefits of group-based learning and forge professional connections that will extend well beyond your studies. Doctoral students are offered regular networking opportunities and ongoing support through optional seminars (usually one per semester) and an online peer support site especially for doctoral students. Many doctoral students find these initiatives invaluable as they work towards completion.
ScholarshipsCharles Sturt University offers merit-based scholarships to help you realise your study and career goals.
Candidates for admission to the Doctor of Social Work will:
Variation to admission requirements based on alternative academic qualifications will be provisionally assessed by the Course Director and a recommendation on admission made to the Research Committee.
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
The Doctor of Social Work program is designed for professionals who wish to extend their levels of professional practice, explore theoretical and practice issues in the profession and acquire advanced research skills.
Under the guidance of an experienced academic supervisor, you'll develop an advanced understanding of human service research methods, conduct an original research investigation and present your findings in a dissertation. You are invited to view the social work and human services research page where projects undertaken by our staff are detailed.
Charles Sturt University is a leading Australian provider of social work courses. Our academic staff draw on extensive industry experience and the latest research to inform their teaching. You'll experience the benefits of group-based learning and forge professional connections that will extend well beyond your studies. Doctoral students are offered regular networking opportunities and ongoing support through optional seminars (usually one per semester) and an online peer support site especially for doctoral students. Many doctoral students find these initiatives invaluable as they work towards completion.
Charles Sturt University offers merit-based scholarships to help you realise your study and career goals.
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Candidates will be enrolled into one of the following subjects, depending on mode of study:
SWK726Doctoral Thesis in Social Work FT128 credit ptsORSWK727Doctoral Thesis in Social Work PT128 credit ptsStandard enrolment patternsPart timeYear 1 - Session 1 SWK702 Advanced Social Research Methods (16)
Year 1 - Session 2 SWK701 Advanced Social Work Theory and Reflective Practice (16)
Year 2 - Session 1 SWK703 Social Work Literature Review (16)
Year 2 - Session 2 SWK704 Social Work Research Proposal (16)
Year 3 to 6 - Session 1 & 2SWK727 Doctoral Thesis in Social Work part-time (128)
Full timeYear 1 - Session 1 SWK702 Advanced Social Research Methods (16)SWK701 Advanced Social Work Theory and Reflective Practice (16)
Year 1 - Session 2 SWK703 Social Work Literature Review (16)SWK704 Social Work Research Proposal (16)
Year 2 to 3 - Session 1 & 2SWK726 Doctoral Thesis in Social Work full-time (128)