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PhD in Social Work at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Social Work at Boston University aims to prepare the next generation of social work and social welfare scholars and leaders to address the complex social challenges of the 21st century.

Faculty: School of Social Work  |  Duration: 63 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The PhD program is a full-time course of study. The program welcomes one cohort of students per year, beginning in September. Students must meet all requirements set forth in the PhD Handbook (available to enrolled students via Blackboard), including a minimum of 16 courses for the post-master’s PhD (as indicated below), and complete a minimum of 63 units. SSW KC 902 Proseminar in Social Work (0 units)

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Application information

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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