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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/postgraduates

Prerequisites

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.