Overview

Our Social Work PHD students at Flinders University are studying social issues and systems affecting children, families and community and working with industry to drive responsible policy and practice change.

Your career

Our PhD graduates go on to secure positions in a variety of settings within a framework of relevant legislation and procedures, supporting individuals, families, and groups within the community.

Potential occupations include:·

Change agent

Consultant or advocate
Policy and program specialist
Organisational leader
Researcher

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Foster care, lesbian and gay parenting, transgender people

Violence against women and children

Women & children’s protection, foster & kinship care, multicultural wellbeing, lived experience

Disability, social inclusion, worker’s rights

Domestic and family violence

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2028-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

Social Work View 6 other PhDs in Social Work in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8) such as a postgraduate qualification which includes a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study in which you achieved at least Distinction grade (75%).

Evidence of equivalent research experience may be considered, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant.

CRICOS code: 106263G

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

38100 AUD / year

≈ 38100 AUD / year

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

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Overview

Your career

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Adelaide

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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