Social Work (Professional Doctorate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Doctor of Social Work (Professional Doctorate)
Length
4 years full-time or 8 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This degree provides experienced practitioners in social work and human services professions with an alternative to the traditional PhD. Areas of study include: social work practice; social policy; program evaluation; disability; intellectual disability; ageing; child and family welfare; and mental health.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Please see candidature and scholarships forms at: www.latrobe.edu.au/research/future/scholarships
Fee type
Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Honours degree of H2A standard or Master’s degree (including a thesis component) and at least three years’ professional experience.
Semester starts
Anytime
Additional information
Scholarship applications close October 28 2011.