SOCIAL WORK PROFESSIONAL DOCTORATE THESIS

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Overview

This unit is the thesis component of a professional doctorate. 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. Professional doctorate students who wish to be enrolled on a part time basis enrol in this unit. It ids 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 the PHD but not as extensive in scope.

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Subject coordinator

Margarita Frederico

Subject type

Research

Year level

Year Level 6 - Doctoral

AQF level

Level 10 – Professional Doctorate

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Development of a research proposal

development of knowledge of research processes, methodologies and analysis

Confidence in presenting research material and translation of research

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