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PhD
University of Birmingham
PhD Social Work and Social Care
University of Birmingham

PhD Social Work and Social Care

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Full time | University of Birmingham | 3 years | DEC

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Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

DEC

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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Caring Skills Social Work

Course Summary

Course highlights Our PhD programmes offer you a combination of taught courses in the first year and careful supervision throughout your study, with the aim of helping you to produce a thesis that makes a significant and original contribution to the discipline. Join the Department of Social Work and Social Care, an internationally leading centre for research in social work. Study at the UK's most targeted university by the country’s leading graduate employers (Highfliers 2024) Have access to a sophisticated, hi-tech learning environment. There are nine libraries supporting your learning through access to one of the biggest research library facilities in the UK. Course overview We offer two types of research degree: an MPhil or a PhD – which consider topics, organisations or concepts relating to social work and social care services. We offer much more than a degree. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events including departmental research seminars, research centre seminars, postgraduate research student seminars, as well as being part of a vibrant and a engaged researcher community.

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For this course (per year)

£22,110

Entry requirements

You will need a 1st or upper 2nd-class Honours degree in social work or a relevant social science. Your post-qualification experience, including professional qualifications and experience, will also be taken into account when your application is considered.

University information

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The University of Birmingham - part of the prestigious Russell Group of universities in the UK – has been helping to develop the next generation of leaders, push boundaries of innovation and challenge existing thinking for over 100 years. The university has a vibrant and diverse community of students, with over 10,000 international students coming to the city from over 120 countries. Over 40% of students are working on a postgraduate...more

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