Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Social Work in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
36,240
(c. USD25,960.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Social Work Professional Doctorate (PrDoc) is an advanced research program designed for practicing social workers. This unique qualification blends graduate-level coursework focused on specialized social work practice with doctoral-level research aimed at expanding professional knowledge, culminating in a doctoral dissertation. The program structure comprises one year of full-time coursework (Year 1) followed by two years of dedicated research (Years 2-3). Students produce a substantial thesis typically ranging between 50,000 to 60,000 words. Candidates can select specialized coursework from three School of Social Sciences programs: the Master of Counselling Social Work (8930), Master of Development Studies (8942), or Master of Public Policy and Governance (8259). Excellence in social work practice demands ongoing knowledge advancement, while leadership roles require extensive experience, advanced practice expertise, and refined research capabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
There are 3 requirements for admission to the Social Work (PrDoc) degree and all 3 requirements must be met
A social work qualification established by eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or membership of an equivalent overseas professional social work association
A minimum 2 years post-qualifying professional social work practice experience
A first or upper-second class (Distinction) thesis research Honours degree (minimum thesis wordlength: 10,000 words) OR a Masters (Coursework) degree with a distinction average and a significant research component, minimum equivalent 18 unit of credit content, consisting of methodology training and a stand-alone research project.
IELTS - 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)
A social work qualification established by eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or membership of an equivalent overseas professional social work association
A minimum 2 years post-qualifying professional social work practice experience
A first or upper-second class (Distinction) thesis research Honours degree (minimum thesis wordlength: 10,000 words) OR a Masters (Coursework) degree with a distinction average and a significant research component, minimum equivalent 18 unit of credit content, consisting of methodology training and a stand-alone research project.
IELTS - 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)
Tuition
AUD
36,240