Master of Social Work (Research)
Undertake advanced research training to develop specialized social work expertise and contribute original knowledge.
Best for:Best for qualified social workers seeking advanced research training and academic specialization.
Overview
Deakin University offers a Master of Social Work (Research) degree designed for qualified social workers seeking to expand their professional competencies through rigorous academic inquiry. Candidates complete a substantial research project and thesis over a period of up to two years of full-time study or up to four years of part-time candidature. The programme covers diverse critical domains including social work theory, child and family welfare, mental health, gender relations, and human services provision. Students are expected to produce an original contribution to the discipline under faculty guidance.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent scholarly research on an approved social work topic
- Design and execute a substantial research project resulting in a formal thesis
- Engage with contemporary literature in social work theory and practice
- Synthesize empirical or theoretical evidence relevant to professional human services
- Collaborate with academic supervisors to refine research questions and methodology
Requirements
Degree required: Qualified social worker holding a relevant prior degree
Degree offered: Master Degree (By Research)
Language: English proficiency as required by Deakin University international admissions
Instruction: English
- Demonstrated background in social work practice or human services
- Prior completion of a research project including a thesis equivalent to at least 25% of a full-time year at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework
- Achievement of a grade equivalent to a Deakin grade of 65% or higher on the qualifying research project
- Must be a qualified social worker
- Must meet Deakin University admission selection criteria for research degrees
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How to apply
Review admission criteria and submit your application through the official university course portal online.
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- Proof of social work qualification
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