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Doctor of Social Work (DSW) at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time professional doctorate for experienced social work managers and practitioners, applying contemporary theory and research evidence through original research in the professional context. Teaching and supervision draw on the CASCADE (children's social care) and CARE (adult social care) research centres.

Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: DSW 5-7 years part-time  |  Intake: October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Inter-professional taught modules alongside colleagues from health, social policy, criminology and education, followed by an original research thesis.

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Entry requirements

A good first degree (normally 2:1 or above) or acceptable alternative international degree, and usually a master's degree; either should be subject-relevant (e.g. social sciences or humanities) or other studies must show substantive subject knowledge. At least two years' professional experience in a social work-related field, with access to professional settings. English: IELTS overall 7.0 with at least 6.5 in all other subskills, or accepted alternative. Application deadline 1 June each year (later applications considered only if places remain).

Intake: October

Duration: DSW 5-7 years part-time

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