PhD (Social Work) 60 months PHD Program By National University of Singapore (NUS) |Top Universities
Program Duration

60 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

21,500 SGDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Social WorkMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (social work by research) is a research intensive advanced course for qualified social workers committed to their continuing professional education. Candidates with a good degree in social work can be considered and they will need to undertake research work in social work practice or human service arena under the supervision of an assigned academic staff. Research scholarships are available. Supervision is available in areas of research such as; family studies, social work practice, intervention outcomes, ageing issues, social support networks, community development, evaluation of service delivery, social policies, volunteerism, crime and deliquency, mental health, drug abuse, coping behaviour, social-ecological response, human service management, and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

Program overview

Main Subject

Social Work

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Doctor of Philosophy (social work by research) is a research intensive advanced course for qualified social workers committed to their continuing professional education. Candidates with a good degree in social work can be considered and they will need to undertake research work in social work practice or human service arena under the supervision of an assigned academic staff. Research scholarships are available. Supervision is available in areas of research such as; family studies, social work practice, intervention outcomes, ageing issues, social support networks, community development, evaluation of service delivery, social policies, volunteerism, crime and deliquency, mental health, drug abuse, coping behaviour, social-ecological response, human service management, and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

Admission Requirements

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Candidates seeking to enrol for a Doctor of Philosophy (social work by research) should have the following qualifications: a good Masters degree in social work; or an NUS Honours degree (at least Second Class Upper) or equivalent (e.g. a four-year Bachelor's degree with an average grade above B) in social work, subject to approval by the Faculty, on a case-by-case basis; and TOEFL/IELTS, where applicable.

5 Years
Aug

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

9,550 SGD
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International Students

21,500 SGD
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