Overview

Each stage of the Children's, Young People's and Community's Services Professional Doctorate at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David has been designed to develop high-level skills of direct relevance to the world of work; students will interrogate research, critique theory and conduct robust research connected to their occupation.

Why choose this course?

Flexibility: this course can adapt to fit your schedule.
Collaboration: it creates opportunities for you to engage with your peers within each module.
Personalisation: shape your research project according to your responsibilities, interests and work environment.
Focus: if you are a professional involved in the children and young people's workforce, this programme has been designed to support and challenge you.
Support: you will have access to staff through face-to-face study days and online webinars, in addition to one-to-one tutorials to support you with your research design.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Critical Reflections of Academic and Professional Practice
Critical Perspectives in Policy, Planning and Delivery
Developing Professional Curiosity: A Critical Literature Review
Research Design and Management for Professional Practice
Future Focused: Impacting Change and Leading Improvement through Research
The Philosophy and Practice of Social Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Social Work Childhood Studies View 8 other PhDs in Childhood Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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

You should have at least two years' of professional experience in a field related to the Prof Doc before applying.

You should have a background in one or more of the following areas:

Youth Services
Families Services
Childcare
Early Years Education
Social Care
Community Development
Play Work
Civil Servants
Third Sector Organisations
Blue Light Services (particularly the police)
Youth Justice
Health Services

English requirements: an overall English language level equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent) with no lower than 6.5 in reading and writing, and with no lower than 5.5 in listening or speaking.

Tuition Fee

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International

15000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 GBP per year during 72 months.
National

7000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7000 GBP per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Lampeter

660 - 1140 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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