Overview

Why choose this Social Work and Social Care (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton?

The Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing (FEHW) supports the research ambitions of over 240 doctoral students across Education, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Sport and Psychology. Our research community is diverse and dynamic. We work with local, regional and international students from across the world on a very diverse range of research fields.

What happens on the course?

Many of our research supervisors have internationally recognised expertise in a range of research methodologiesand frequently work across subject areas so, for example, research supervision can take place around the intersections of Education and Health and Sport and Psychology.
We support students with a vibrant seminar and workshop calendar of events and sits within a and broader university research community where a very wide range of activity and support takes place.

Programme Structure

PhD studies are typically conducted by completing a research thesis full-time (usually in three years) or part-time (usually six years).

PhDs are theoretical research projects seeking to advance knowledge or understanding of a subject to inform further research, education and policy.

They can cover a wide range of subjects – learn more by watching our research videos.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Variable start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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76

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 59 other PhDs in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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94

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

a first or upper second class honours degree, or

a master’s degree, or

evidence of prior practice or learning that is accepted by the Dean of Research.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16950 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom

550 - 900 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.