Overview

This Social Work and Social Care programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University offers opportunities to undertake original investigation into issues affecting individuals, families, and communities across different stages of life. Research can examine wellbeing, care practices, safeguarding, disability, ageing, mental health, violence, relationships, and the experiences of groups facing social disadvantage.

Key Facts

Candidates join an innovative multidisciplinary research environment and may collaborate with councils, advocacy organisations, health services, charities, and other external partners. Flexible study options, including on-campus and online activity, are supported by a comprehensive development programme that promotes academic and professional growth.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

Care (paid and informal) and parenting across the life course
Community and wellbeing
Critical professional practice
Dementia
Disability, especially learning disability and autism
Marginalised communities
Mental health
Safeguarding of adults and children

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-19 00:00:00
Starting 2028-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-18 00:00:00
Starting 2028-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-22 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

To apply, you’ll need a first or 2.1 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification.

Required documents may include a CV, academic transcripts, certificates, references and passport copy.
International applicants must provide English-language evidence where required.
Admission depends on satisfactory references, eligibility and available supervisory expertise.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early due to limited places.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22500 GBP / year

≈ 22500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Manchester

Funding

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