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Overview
This Professional Practice Community and Social Care - Policy and Practice degree at The University of Lancashire it’s aimed at current social work, care and community professionals who want to develop advanced research skills which will empower them to have a positive impact on practice and policy.
Key Facts
- We offer a Professional Practice Community and Social Care - Policy and Practice degree at The University of Lancashire. This is the first course within the UK to deliver totally online doctoral study. Through various interactive online learning opportunities, you’ll develop your own supportive research community.
- Because it’s delivered totally online, you can work flexibly and fit the demands of this course around your everyday work and other commitments.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- Themes and Perspectives in Social Research
- Doing Social Research
- Developing Research Skills in Social Care
- Statistical and Quantitative Analysis in Community Practice
- Designing and Planning Your Research Project: Methods and Methodology
- Responding to Contemporary Issues in Social Work and Social Care Practice
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
86
PTE Academic 61
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work View 9 other PhDs in Social Work in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
86
PTE Academic 61
IELTS 6.5
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of two years professional experience within your chosen field, plus a minimum of a BA/BSc (honours) degree 2.2 or above or international equivalence. International students are also required to prove their abilities in written English.
- All applicants will be interviewed prior to acceptance on the course and if appropriate an RP(E)L application will be considered, please note SLC funding will not be available when RP(E)L is awarded.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2755 GBP / year≈ 2755 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2755 GBP / year≈ 2755 GBP / year
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Professional Practice Community and Social Care - Policy and Practice.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Loyalty Discount
Merit-based
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The University of Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Carers Bursary
Need-based
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The University of Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Dependants Bursary
Need-based
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The University of Lancashire
Preston, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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