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
- Variable start date.
Language
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Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 67 other PhDs in Social Work in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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 Fee
Part-time tuition fee: TBC
Living costs for Wolverhampton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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