swp6thf prof doc thesis
SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE THESIS
SWP6THF
2017
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
This unit is the thesis component of a professional doctorate. Professional doctorate students who wish to be enrolled on a full-time basis should enrol in this unit. It is expected that the thesis topic will be relevant to the profession in which the student works. The degree of rigour and intellectual standing is the same as that of a PhD but not as extensive in scope.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points60
Subject Co-ordinatorMargarita Frederico
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 6 - Doctoral
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This unit is taken in conjunction with SWP62THF This unit is taken in conjunction with SWP61THF
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. A substantial and original contribution to knowledge
- Activities:
- Idedntifying a reserach problem and undertaking reserach. Use of supervison
02. An independent and critical literature review and development of a thesis proposal
- Activities:
- Undertaking a literature review - use of supervison; confirmation of thesis proposal
03. Expert knolwedge of research design and method and analysis
- Activities:
- Developing a reserach design implementing it and analysing the data and presenting the date . use of supervison
04. High level ommuncation skills, writing and speaking presentation and publications
- Activities:
- completion of thesis. preparation of papers for publication and conference presentation. Presentation of thesis for examination. Use of supervison
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMargarita Frederico
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMargarita Frederico
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 2.0 hours supervisor consultation every two weeks and delivered via blended.
"Students are expected to have regular contact with their research supervisor."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 40,000 to 50,000-word thesis | 100 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |