Overview

Key Features:

Troughout the Social Policy and Social Work PhD programme is offered at the University of York You will belong to the White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) with its extended networks and training events.

Students are given access to desk space and computing facilities at the Research Centre for the Social Sciences (RCSS), which is a hub for interdisciplinary research and postgraduate life in the social sciences at York.
Social Policy and Social Work students at the University of York may be eligible to apply for a scholarship or bursary: the Department is often successful in securing ESRC scholarships for our PhD applicants.
There are opporunities for paid teaching in the Department and the University: Graduate Teaching Assistants receive support to gain accredited teaching qualifications.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Childhood, youth and family
Housing
Welfare and poverty
Mental health
Comparative and global social policy
Health and social care
Crime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

If you're an international student, it's best to apply at least three months prior to your intended start date.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

96

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Public Policy Social Policy View 48 other PhDs in Social Policy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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96

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will be normally expected to hold an Upper Second or First Class Honours degree, although if you have other relevant experience, you can discuss your options with Professor Christine Skinner.
If you wish to pursue research on a social work topic, you should also have a good background in social work theory and practice. Likewise, if you wish to do research in social policy, you should have a firm background in the subject.
Applicants are expected to have a good grounding in research methods.
In addition to the materials set out by postgraduate admissions you will be required to submit a research proposal of up to 3,000 words.
Please note that potential supervisors are unable to comment on proposals prior to submission.

Tuition Fee

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International

22200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22200 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

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