Overview

This Social Work and Social Policy programme at the University of Huddersfield enables you to investigate diverse topics, in particular service user and practitioner experiences and the impacts of policies, practices, and interventions on health and wellbeing.

What are the benefits?

You will join a supportive and interdisciplinary researcher environment, in which academic staff and students are committed to real-world impact of research, including tackling inequalities, improving population health, and enhancing service delivery.

The research environment is highly interdisciplinary and offers a very diverse range of expertise.

We are a friendly and inclusive group, with a particular interest in social justice and real-world impact.

You'll be able to join a wide range of special interest groups that align with their interests, covering topics including mental health, workforce development, social justice, compassionate practice, end of life care, maternal health, sports and rehabilitation, housing, and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Work

Social Policy

Sociology

Health and Social Care

Housing

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-16 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-22 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Public Policy Social Policy View 43 other PhDs in Public Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, may be considered, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18700 GBP / year

≈ 18700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5257 GBP / year

≈ 5257 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home Part-time: £2,628 per year
International Part-time: £8500 per year

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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

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Duration

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Disciplines

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