Doctor of Social Work (DSW)

Program Structure

Year 1

  • Core Coursework: 2 units of study (6 credit points each) one in research, and one in social practice or policy.
  • Elective Coursework: 2 units of study (6 credit points each) in social work practice and/or social policy, plus two from a range of units which may include those cross-listed with other departments.

Year 2

  • Thesis and doctoral seminar

Year 3

  • Continue with thesis and doctoral seminar

Units of Study

Core Units of Study
SCWK6902 Social Research
SCWK6943 Practice: Theory Development

Pathways Units of Study
SCWK6908 Authorised Independent Study & Report

Course Convenor

Dr Fran Waugh