James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY WELFARE

Postgraduate studies within the School of Social Work and Community Welfare may be pursued towards any of the following awards:

Graduate or Postgraduate Certificate of Social Science

Graduate Diploma of Arts or Social Science

Postgraduate Diploma of Social Welfare

Master of Social Policy (Coursework and Honours)

Master of Social Work (Coursework and Honours)

Doctor of Philosophy

The postgraduate studies program has been designed to address a range of learning styles and interests. Coursework studies in the programs have been made available in flexible delivery mode to provide the opportunity for people not residing near the campus to undertake postgraduate studies. Full-time or part-time on-campus studies are also available.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

The School of Social Work and Community Welfare supports advanced research and scholarship, particularly work which relates to the Northern Australian social welfare context.

Before submitting an application to the University, each student is urged to discuss possible research areas with the Postgraduate Coordinator or another member of staff.