Social Policy has been taught in Edinburgh since 1918 and is well established within the School of Social & Political Science at The University of Edinburgh.
Social Policy, Ph.D.
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About
Edinburgh is the leading centre for social policy research in Scotland and one of the leading centres of postgraduate education and training in social policy in the UK.
The Social Policy group at The University of Edinburgh is one of the most respected in the UK and among the best for the quality of its teaching and research.
We offer postgraduate supervision across the whole subject range, with particular expertise in comparative social policy, welfare reform, labour market policy, health policy, childhood studies, family policy and education policy.
Accreditation
The programme has been designed to train students in research skills to the level prescribed by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)'s generic and subject-specific research training guidelines
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- Programme intensity
You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-time- Full-time duration 36 months
- Average part-time duration 72 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Training and support
Our approach is research-led but student-focused teaching. There is an active programme of seminars and workshops for research students and staff.
FacilitiesEdinburgh’s excellent library facilities and the presence of the headquarters of many public, voluntary and private organisations, including the Scottish Parliament, make the city the perfect place to undertake research on social and public policy.
English Language Requirements
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Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Required score: Upper Second Class
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
General Requirements
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, and a UK masters degree with an overall mark of 65% or its international equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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19000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 19000 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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PhD part-time fees
- Overseas: £9,500
Living costs for Edinburgh
- 725 - 1170 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- ESRC 1+3 or +3 Studentships
- Research scholarships for international students
- Principal's Career Development PhD Scholarships
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