The Master of Advanced Social Work (Research) allows you to combine coursework with extensive independent research in social work. It encourages an advanced practice-oriented and theoretical approach, and supports self-directed, lifelong learning. To be eligible for the award of the degree, you must achieve an average grade of at least H3 (65%) or higher.

Thesis:

• You will be enrolled into a thesis subject for the duration of the degree.
• You will have appropriately experienced academics available to arrange a course of supervised research designed to suit the individual requirements and interests of the candidate.
• You may be required to supplement your research program by attendance at, or enrolment in, additional subjects if considered necessary by the supervisor(s).
• Academic progress in regard to the research thesis will be reviewed regularly throughout the degree.
• Your thesis will be examined externally. The thesis should normally be 30,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography.