Overview

About the programme

This course is delivered by the Department of Social and Policy Sciences at the University of Bath. Our department is internationally recognised with a strong focus on policy and practice, and a commitment to contribute to social wellbeing and social justice.

We have particular strengths in international and comparative research across the globe in all our disciplines. Our staff have published research on the UK, Europe, South and South-East Asia, East and West Africa, and Latin America, among others.

Our staff, and research students, conduct research across disciplinary boundaries, and frequently work with colleagues from other disciplines in the department, as well as with colleagues in politics, psychology, economics.

Programme Structure

The programme offers supervisory expertise in four disciplines:

International Development
Social Policy
Sociology
Social Work

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Application deadlines:

two months before the intended start date (UK)
three months before (International)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology Social Policy View 49 other PhDs in Social Policy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic requirements

A first or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university.
A Masters degree or appropriate research training is also normally required. We consider applicants without Masters or appropriate research training on a case by case basis. We might require applicants to satisfactorily complete one of our Masters programmes, or to attend some/all of the units of our MRes programmes while undertaking the MPhil or PhD programme.

Two references are required. At least one of these should be an academic reference from your most recent place of study.

Tuition Fee

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International

22400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22400 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4800 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Bath

808 - 1228 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

About the programme

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Delivered

Disciplines

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Bath

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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