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Social and Policy Sciences PhD

Social and Policy Sciences PhD

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Full time | University of Bath - Main Campus | 4 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

4 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Social Policy / Administration Health Service Policy / Planning

Course Summary

Deepen your knowledge and research skills for an academic or professional career that focuses on social and public policy.This course is delivered by the Department of Social & Policy Sciences. 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 offer supervisory expertise in four disciplines:International DevelopmentSocial PolicySociologySocial workOur PhDs are not formally assigned a discipline and successful candidates can describe their PhD to reflect its main research area (e.g. PhD in Social Policy PhD in International Development).

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£23,500

Entry 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 PhD programme.

University information

The University of Bath is one of the UK’s most prestigious institutions, known for excellence in teaching and research, a welcoming community, and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace or enterprise. Bath’s inclusive learning community comprises students representing more than 100 countries worldwide. There are over 20,000 students in total, of which over 5,000 are postgraduates and around a third are...more

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