Doctorate (PhD)
The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is a professional higher degree that involves directly relevant coursework, practice-development research at a high standard, and a research thesis of 50,000 words that links the other two components.
The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is a professional higher degree that involves directly relevant coursework, practice-development research at a high standard, and a research thesis of 50,000 words that links the other two components. The DSW allows you to review and develop theoretical approaches to the changing context of welfare. It also enables experienced practitioners in social work to develop excellence in field-based research and practice. Graduates are equipped to lead in social work research as well as in instructing and mentoring social workers.