Health Research Methodology (Social Work)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Research Methodology (Social Work)
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This course aims to provide the necessary preparation for higher degree studies to candidates without substantial previous research experience. As such, the course offers studies designed to suit the student's background and proposed field of research.
Course structure
Content comprises 120 credit points including at least 15 credit points of research methods subjects, at least 15 credit points of discipline-specific subjects, and a research project of at least 10 000 words. Students can select selected from the range of fourth-year offerings within the Faculty of Health Sciences. One subject can be a literature review or reading subject related to the proposed research topic.
Applicants with appropriate backgrounds may apply for Advanced Standing (credit) for all or part of the research methods and discipline-specific subjects.
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
25 240
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
A relevant Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. In certain circumstances consideration will be given to clinical or academic experience relevant to the intended field of study, and if the applicant has demonstrated the potential to undertake research. In these cases, an applicant's professional references, clinical and/or academic experience, publications and/or presentations, academic record are taken into account.
Semester starts
Semester 1 (February)
Additional information
Applications for this course close on 16 December 2011.
Career opportunities
Candidates can progress to postgraduate and higher degree studies in the field of social work.