Overview

This Health and Social Care programme offered by Liverpool Hope University is intended for practitioners, managers, leaders and policymakers working across health, social care, community services, welfare provision and related professional contexts who wish to generate original knowledge capable of informing practice, policy and organisational development.

The programme recognises that health and social care professionals possess substantial expertise developed through years of practice. The D.HSC provides a structured pathway that enables participants to build upon this professional experience whilst developing the advanced research skills, theoretical understanding and intellectual independence required of doctoral study.

Careers

The Doctor of Health and Social Care is intended for experienced professionals seeking to enhance their influence within health, social care and related sectors.

Graduates develop advanced capabilities in research, critical analysis, leadership and evidence-informed decision-making. The programme prepares participants to contribute to service improvement, policy development and professional innovation through research-informed leadership.

Graduates may progress into senior leadership, strategic management, consultancy, policy development, professional education, service improvement and research leadership roles. Others use the qualification to support progression into higher education, professional training and specialist advisory positions.

The programme equips graduates to become confident producer-users of research capable of influencing practice, shaping policy and leading change within complex health and social care environments.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Critical and Contemporary Issues

Research in Practice

Literature Review in Your Specialism

Research Methods

Methodology and Methods in Your Specialism

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work View 56 other PhDs in Social Work in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should normally hold a minimum of a Second-Class Honours degree in a relevant discipline awarded by a UK university, or an equivalent higher education qualification.

Applicants should also normally demonstrate a minimum of three years of sustained professional experience relevant to the proposed field of doctoral study. Professional doctorates are intended for experienced practitioners who can draw upon their professional knowledge and expertise to inform doctoral-level inquiry.

A Master's degree in a relevant discipline is desirable but not essential.

Applicants who do not satisfy the standard academic requirements may nevertheless be considered if they can demonstrate significant professional experience and the potential to undertake research at doctoral level.

All applicants will normally be required to attend an interview and discuss their proposed area of research with members of the Professional Doctorate team.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7500 GBP / year

≈ 7500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

2750 GBP / year

≈ 2750 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 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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IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Campus Location

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English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

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Living costs

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