Admission to the Professional Doctorate in Social Work is open to holders of a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification in any field (Management, Law, Sociology, Education Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, International Relations, History, etc.), as well as candidates with significant professional experience.

Yes, admission through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process is possible on a case-by-case basis. For example, an applicant with a Bachelor’s degree and more than 10 years of experience in social work may be considered eligible for the doctoral program. Depending on the applicant’s profile, more or fewer years of professional experience may be required, as each application is assessed individually.

The tuition fee is 3200 MAD (Moroccan dirhams) every 3 months, equivalent to approximately 320 USD. Payments are made quarterly over the 3.5-year programme, for a total of 14 instalments.

No. Applicants are not required to submit a research proposal when applying for the Professional Doctorate in Social Work at the Institut APSOPAD.

No. Research methodology courses are not conducted exclusively in person. The Professional Doctorate in Social Work at the Institut APSOPAD is designed to accommodate a large number of international candidates who are already pursuing professional careers, requiring a flexible and adaptable learning format.

Classes will run from October 2026 to May 2027 and will be held every two weeks, exclusively on weekends (Saturday or Sunday), to accommodate the schedules of working professionals.

Dissertation topics for the Professional Doctorate in Social Work at the Institut APSOPAD are not freely proposed by applicants at the time of enrollment. Instead, the process is guided by thesis supervisors, who provide research topics based on their expertise and professional experience while remaining open to suggestions from doctoral candidates.

Doctoral candidates are supervised by experienced thesis advisors who provide individualized and flexible support. This includes in-person meetings for candidates residing locally, as well as occasional online meetings for international candidates and working professionals, ensuring continuous guidance and rigorous research methodology throughout the doctoral journey.

The Institut APSOPAD provides ongoing support throughout the thesis-writing process, delivered by experienced research supervisors who guide each doctoral candidate in structuring the manuscript, formulating research questions, and applying scientific methods. This supervision includes group methodology workshops, thematic seminars, and occasional online meetings, allowing international candidates and working professionals to benefit from regular and flexible guidance.