Doctor of Social Work - University of Birmingham.
The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) is a professional doctorate in social work, most often offering advanced training in a professional area of practice including but not limited to; nonprofit organization, leadership development, and social justice.The DSW usually focuses on clinical practice or nonprofit administration. The DSW is related to, but also distinct from the more traditional PhD.
Social Work (PhD). Our PhD in Social Work offers you an opportunity to develop a nuanced understanding of the social issues that matter to you. We are looking for students who have had successful practice experience and who are also looking for more than just an additional professional degree. This program is ideal if you want to enhance your already strong critical and analytic abilities.
Advanced social worker specialising in social work practice educationThis particular pathway is offered by the University of Greenwich, and can either result in a PGDip qualification if you complete 120 credits, or you could go on to achieve the MA by completing an additional 60 credits.
Undertaking a PhD is a highly rewarding experience and you will have the opportunity to work with some of the most passionate researchers in their field. Our Doctoral Centre has over 200 full time and part time research students from 25 countries worldwide, and therefore enjoys the many benefits that this brings to its research community.
It's possible in principle, if you are really exceptional, but most people will just find it too difficult to catch up. For example, imagine a competitor who spends 60 hours per week for 5 years on a PhD. If you can spend only 20 hours after work, it will take you 15 years to put in the same number of hours. Even if you do this, you won't.
If you are would like to stay in the discipline of social work, there are a bunch of titles that you can pursue with your degree. Just some of the many different types of social work positions you will be qualified for with your degree include: caseworker, case manager, community aide, family planning worker, find raising director, housing coordinator, substance abuse counselor, youth outreach.
Work with some of the most vulnerable people in society on our Social Work degree course. With an emphasis on professionalism, professional judgement, relationship-focused work and protection, you'll learn how to work across the social work spectrum. After graduation you'll be equipped for a career in local authorities, healthcare settings, voluntary organisations or as a practice teacher.