Course code: 2698
This
is a 100% research degree, for which candidates are required to submit a major
thesis for examination. The thesis will communicate the results of research
carried out by the candidate under supervision. The thesis will demonstrate the
candidate's ability to complete independent research of high quality.
Students who have completed the course will demonstrate a thorough
understanding of relevant research techniques in their field through a review
of the relevant literature. They will demonstrate their ability, under
supervision, to apply relevant research techniques to their chosen field of
study. Students will be able to present high-quality written work suitable for
publication in appropriate scholarly journals. Students will be able to
critically evaluate both their own and others' written work in their chosen
field.
Applicants
for the Master of Social Work (Research) require:
(a) a relevant bachelors degree which normally includes a research component in
an honours year with a grade of first (H2) or upper second class (H2A) honours,
or
(b) a masters degree that entailed work, including a significant research
component at least equivalent to (a) above, or
(c) a relevant bachelors degree and documentary evidence of prior research
experience and research output.
The thesis will be approximately 30,000 to 40,000 words. The course may be completed in two years full-time or four years part-time.
Dr
Rosemary Sheehan
Department of Social Work
PO Box 197
Caulfield East,
Victoria 3145
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9903 1134
Email:
rosemary.sheehan@med.monash.edu.au
Dr Karen McConalogue (manager)
Research and Graduate Programs
Office
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Monash
University, Victoria 3800
Australia
Telephone: + 61 3 9905 4313
Email:
karen.mcconalogue@med.monash.edu.au
Website: http://www.med.monash.edu.au/socialwork/postgraduate/info.html
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