Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time

PhD Social Work

University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
Full time: 2-4 years Part time: 4-8 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Social Work
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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This PhD is aimed at social work practitioners, researchers, managers and educators, and offers you an opportunity to grow the knowledge base of social work through your own original contribution to research. You will work on an advanced research project with a supervisory team who closely align with your research interests, and will meet with you throughout the programme to support you as you develop your research skills and knowledge.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

All applicants must meet the entry criteria for a Faculty of Health research degree which are: you'll usually need a 2:1 degree from a UK University or equivalent and an academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component test area) or equivalent if you are a non-UK applicant two satisfactory academic references evidence of funding for the duration of your course.

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International students: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.

UK students: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.

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UK/Home: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.

International: Please visit tuition fees for postgraduate research for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.

Start dates

1 October, 1 January and 1 April

Application deadline

Varies by programme; check with admissions team

Campus

  • Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  • International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)
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