The Community Care programme from University of Kent offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees.
Community Care, Ph.D.
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 36 monthsDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee15700 GBP/yearTuition Fee4327 GBP/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
The Community Care programme from University of Kent has excellent links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments.
About the Tizard Centre
The Centre is at the forefront of learning and research in autism, intellectual disability and community care, and in 2013 received a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of its outstanding work in these areas.
The Centre has excellent links with health and social care organisations, and other relevant establishments. Our primary aims, through research, teaching and consultancy, are:- to find out more about how to effectively support and work with people with learning disabilities
- to help carers, managers and professionals develop the values, knowledge and skills that enable better services
- to aid policymakers, planners, managers and practitioners to organise and provide enhanced services.
Careers
The postgraduate courses improve employability prospects for both those with established careers and new entrants to the field. Many of our students already work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in professional, management or supporting capacities.
Career destinations for MA students include working as research associates and fellows and further study including PhD health psychology.Detailed Programme Facts
- Deadline and start date A student can apply at any time for this programme, there is no deadline. More details:
It is recommended to apply no later than three months before your intended start date.
- 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 60 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Part-time variant Weekday
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Researcher Development Programme
- Kent's Graduate School co-ordinates the Researcher Development Programme for research students, which includes workshops focused on research, specialist and transferable skills.
- The programme is mapped to the national Researcher Development Framework and covers a diverse range of topics, including subject-specific research skills, research management, personal effectiveness, communication skills, networking and teamworking, and career management skills.
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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Minimum required score:
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General Requirements
A first or 2.1 in a relevant subject.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
15700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15700 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
4327 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 4327 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
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Living costs for Canterbury
- 660 - 1140 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available, see www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships for more information.
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