Doctor of Social Work: Fees & Entry Requirements at The University of Western Australia, Australia

Doctor of Social Work

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Doctor of Social Work is a research-based and research-driven advanced course for qualified social workers committed to their continuing professional education. Working with an expert researcher on your chosen project, you can gain high-calibre research skills and experience and achieve a significant, original work.

Which department am I in?

School of Allied Health

CRICOS

052111G

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$39,000.00 (21,68,474) per year
Accommodation (Yugo Perth City) - AUD 394 Per/Week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2026

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$39,000.00 (21,68,474) per year
Accommodation (Yugo Perth City) - AUD 394 Per/Week

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a)(i) the degree of Bachelor of Social Work of this University with first or upper second class honours, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or(ii) the degree of Master of Social Work (by coursework and dissertation) of this University with Distinction or High Distinction, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or(iii) the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Social Work of this University with a weighted average mark of at least 70 per cent, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or(iv) the degree of Master of Advanced Social Work of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or(v) the degree of Master of Arts (Social Work) of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;and(b) the equivalent of at least two years' full-time post-qualified professional practice experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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