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Overview
Key Features
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
We are able to offer supervision in a wide range of areas, largely focused around the following topics:
- 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
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More details
- In most cases, applications can be submitted year-round. However, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 87
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology Public Policy View 43 other PhDs in Public Policy in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 87
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
18900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18900 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4650 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4650 GBP per year during 36 months.
- UK Part-time: £2,325
- International/EU Part-time: £9,450
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.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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