Doctor of Social Work

Doctorate (PhD)

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....

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Degree Type

Doctorate (PhD)

Course Code

10970, 052111G

Study Mode

In person

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.

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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.

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Study locations

Perth

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Social Work courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

83.9%

Overall satisfaction

83.9%

Skill scale

60.7%

Teaching scale

72.9%

Employed full-time

$73.4k

Average salary

Data source

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Doctor of Social Work

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About this course

Entry requirements

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Course structure

Graduate outcomes