Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

This professional doctorate is intended for senior practitioners, supervisors, and managers with a special interest in statutory practice with children and families, in mental health social work practice and in family-centred practice with family systems.

The course provides a combination of coursework and research designed to allow participants to develop further knowledge in cognate areas related to the kinds of career positions and pathways that they might pursue.

Course outline

This is a three year full-time or six year part-time course involving the following units:

• SWSP9901 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work
• SWSP9902 Advanced Studies in Social Work
• SWSP9903 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work
• SWSP9904 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies

These units are taught in the evenings and on weekends.

Students will also complete a thesis.

Admission requirements

Prospective students require any of the following:

• Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
• Master of Social Work
• Master of Arts specialising in social work
• at least two years professional experience and research preparation.

All UWA postgraduate research programs: English Language Competence.

Course enquiries

Ms Rosa Catalano
Administrative Officer
Telephone (+61 8) 6488 2990