Doctor of Social Work

About the course Working with an expert researcher on your chosen project, you can gain high-calibre research skills and experience and achieve a significant, original work.

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

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