UWA Handbooks 2012 - Units

Unit details

SWSP9905 Doctor of Social Work Thesis (full-time) [PG]
SWSP9906 Doctor of Social Work Thesis (part-time) [PG]

Credit

96 points

Availability

Semester 1 and Semester 2 (see Timetable)

Outcomes

Students (1) demonstrate an advanced familiarity with relevant literature; (2) achieve a high level of critical awareness of themes, issues and debates relevant to the area; (3) are able to relate concepts, theories and research to their practice experience; and (4) where relevant, apply their learning directly in their practice and research settings.

Content

The thesis for the Doctor of Social Work should provide a comprehensive study of the topic under consideration and make a substantial and original contribution to knowledge. It also focuses on the improvement of professional practice through detailed study of practice issues and application of theoretical knowledge.

Assessment

Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Susan Young

Location

UWA (Crawley)

Mode

on-campus

Unit rules

Prerequisites: SWSP9901 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 1 and SWSP9907 Advanced Research Methods in Social Work Part 2; SWSP9902 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 1 and SWSP9908 Advanced Studies in Social Work Part 2; SWSP9903 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 1 and SWSP9909 Advanced Theory and Practice in Social Work Part 2; and SWSP9904 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 1 and SWSP9910 Research Paradigms in Social Work Studies Part 2

Contact hours—intensive supervision

The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change.
Assistance with study skills, including English language skills, is available free of charge from Student Services for all enrolled students (see http://www.studentservices.uwa.edu.au/ss/learning). Student Services location: First Floor, Social Sciences South Building; telephone: 6488 2423.
Books and other materials wherever listed may be subject to change. Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. See the Bookshop Text List Search page at http://www.coop-bookshop.com.au/bookshop/action/DataSubjSelect. Where texts are listed in the unit description above, an asterisk (*) indicates that the book is available in paperback.

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