Overview
Social Policy is a diverse subject and the skills acquired through its study and research can equip graduates with a unique set of skills and knowledge for a varied career in academia or social research in a range of sectors. A range of private, public, and third sector organisations are involved in social policy and there are opportunities to work at local, national, and international levels.
How You Study
Research students can enrol for MPhil or PhD awards. These degrees are normally undertaken wholly by thesis and can be carried out either on a full-time or a part-time basis.
The School aims to provide appropriate support to enable students to become independent researchers. Students in the Social Policy programme at the University of Lincoln are required to follow a structured pattern of activity during which their progress can be monitored and encouraged. Students are allocated two supervisors and the emphasis is on providing whatever training is required, as well as the development of knowledge.
Students are asked to contribute to the School's research seminar series, are able to apply for funding to attend conferences, and are encouraged to publish their work and to develop links with appropriate external networks.
Research students normally have two internal supervisors with specialist knowledge relevant to the student’s subject area and research methods, and have regular meetings with them for advice, monitoring, and other support. Students can engage with external experts and advisors as necessary.
Students may also have the opportunity to contribute to teaching, subject to the necessary training.
Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, a significant portion of time will be spent in independent study and research. Students will meet with their academic supervisors at least once a month for full-time students, and every two months for part-time students.
Programme Structure
Staff have expertise for postgraduate supervision in the following research areas:
- Housing and urban regeneration
- Poverty and social exclusion
- Social divisions (especially gender, race, disability, sexuality and age)
- The policy process
- Family policy
- Comparative politics
- Homelessness policy
- Climate change policy
- Education policy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.
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Disciplines
Social Policy View 48 other PhDs in Social Policy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- MPhil: First or upper second class honours degree or Master’s degree.
- PhD: Master’s degree with a research component.
Tuition Fee
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International
15900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15900 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4830 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4830 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Lincoln
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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