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Doctor of Social Work

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The Social Work Professional Doctorate (PrDoc) is a postgraduate research degree available for social workers. It provides the opportunity to combine postgraduate coursework study directly related to an area of advanced social work practice with doctoral research that builds social work knowledge, leading to the presentation of a doctoral thesis. The degree consists of one-third coursework (equivalent to one year full-time, Year 1) and two-thirds research (equivalent to two years full-time, Year

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Duration
3 years
Qualification
Doctoral Degree
AQF 10
Campus
Kensington
NSW · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 080467B
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Course overview

The Social Work Professional Doctorate (PrDoc) is a postgraduate research degree available for social workers. It provides the opportunity to combine postgraduate coursework study directly related to an area of advanced social work practice with doctoral research that builds social work knowledge, leading to the presentation of a doctoral thesis. The degree consists of one-third coursework (equivalent to one year full-time, Year 1) and two-thirds research (equivalent to two years full-time, Years 2 and 3). The length of the doctoral thesis is typically 50,000-60,000 words. There is a choice of specialised coursework study in three programs offered by the School of Social Sciences: the Master of Counselling Social Work (8930), the Master of Development Studies (8942), and the Master of Public Policy and Governance (8259).

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. UNSW higher-degree research admission is degree-specific. PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class honours, a research master's with a substantial research component, or an equivalent qualification and research experience. A research master's normally requires a four-year bachelor degree with second-class honours or equivalent. Faculty criteria and supervisory capacity also apply. 2. Relevant prior qualification and research experience; degree- and faculty-specific criteria; suitable supervision and resources; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 15 · R 15 · W 15 · S 15
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 42 · R 42 · W 42 · S 42
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    UNSW higher-degree research admission is degree-specific. PhD entry normally requires first-class or upper-second-class honours, a research master's with a substantial research component, or an equivalent qualification and research experience. A research master's normally requires a four-year bachelor degree with second-class honours or equivalent. Faculty criteria and supervisory capacity also apply.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Relevant prior qualification and research experience; degree- and faculty-specific criteria; suitable supervision and resources; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$60,000per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • The University of New South Wales

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    High St, Includes the Randwick campus at, 22/32 King St, Randwick NSW 2031, Kensington, NSW

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  • Kensington

    High Street, KENSINGTON, NSW, 2052, KENSINGTON, NSW

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Doctor of Social Workhandbook.unsw.edu.au
  2. UNSW Sydneyunsw.edu.au
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