Doctor of PhilosophyPart-time

Social Work and Social Care PhD

University of BirminghamBirmingham, United Kingdom

Level: Doctor of Philosophy
Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Mode: Part-time
Subject: Social Work
Location: United Kingdom

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Overview

Pursue a PhD in Social Work and Social Care at the University of Birmingham. With expert supervision, a vibrant community, flexible study options, and a supportive environment.

Entry requirements

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Fees

International students: £22,880 (full-time) / £11,440 (part-time)

UK students: £5,238 (full-time) / £2,619 (part-time)

Start dates

September. Other dates by negotiation

Application deadline

1 June (recommended)

Campus

Birmingham (Edgbaston), United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

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Where did you study?

University of Birmingham has not published doctor of philosophy requirements for United States. See other levels

Scholarships at University of Birmingham

18 for this level

Alumni Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarship
Carr-Smith Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
Chemical Engineering Postgraduate Taught Entrance Scholarships£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)

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Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 22,880

Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558

Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776

Living costs a month Starts at UKVI's figure outside London. Rent, food, travel, phone.Months

First year in totalGBP 38,266

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

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Where you will study

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

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