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3 Years
Face to face. Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit.
Full-time / On-campus · The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Semester 1 and Semester 2
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
UWA Perth (Crawley Campus), 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley WA 6009
35 Stirling Hwy, CRAWLEY, WA 6009
Eligibility
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AASW
Course Content
Doctor of Social Work Thesis (full-time)
The thesis for the Doctor of Social Work should provide a comprehensive study of the topic under consideration and make a substantial and original contribution to knowledge.
Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 1
Prerequisite unit for the Doctor of Social Work thesis.
Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 2
Prerequisite unit for the Doctor of Social Work thesis.
Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 1
Prerequisite unit for the Doctor of Social Work thesis.
Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 2
Prerequisite unit for the Doctor of Social Work thesis.
Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 1
Prerequisite unit for the Doctor of Social Work thesis.
Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 2
Prerequisite unit for the Doctor of Social Work thesis.
Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 2
Prerequisite unit for the Doctor of Social Work thesis.
Common Questions
Students are able to: (1) demonstrate an advanced familiarity with relevant literature; (2) achieve a high level of critical awareness of themes, issues and debates relevant to the area; (3) relate concepts, theories and research to their practice experience; and (4) where relevant, apply their learning directly in their practice and research settings.
Students must complete the following prerequisite units before enrolling in the thesis: SWSP9901 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 1, SWSP9907 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 2, SWSP9902 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 1, SWSP9908 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 2, SWSP9903 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 1, SWSP9909 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 2, and SWSP9910 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 2.
No, supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
The Doctor of Social Work Thesis (full-time) unit, coded SWSP9905, is worth 96 credit points.
The unit is delivered on-campus at UWA in Perth and is predominantly face-to-face, requiring on-campus attendance. It is available for enrolment in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.
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