Doctor of Social Work
Doctor of Social Work
The Doctor of Social Work is a research-based and research-driven advanced course for qualified social workers committed to their continuing professional education. Working with an expert researcher on your chosen project, you can gain high-calibre research skills and experience and achieve a significant, original work. Course structure Postgraduate research degrees…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Social Work is a research-based and research-driven advanced course for qualified social workers committed to their continuing professional education.
Working with an expert researcher on your chosen project, you can gain high-calibre research skills and experience and achieve a significant, original work.
Course structure
Postgraduate research degrees are identified by an intensive research component.
Careers and further study
Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.
Career Pathways
This degree will grant you professional recognition at the highest level.
Further Study
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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.
English language requirements:
TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5
IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade
Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a proud member of the Group of Eight and is the only university in Western Australia to be ranked in the world top 100 universities (QS World University Rankings 2023).UWA’s main campus is located in Perth, Western Australia and is home to more than 23,000 students. Perth is Australia’s fourth-largest city with over two million people from a variety of cultures worldwide, a strong economy and vibrant lifestyle. Perth is one of the country’s most affordable cities, the closest major Australian city to Asia, and in the same time zone as most of Asia.
