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PhD Poverty, Homelessness and Social Justice at Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research on poverty, homelessness and social exclusion, offered as the PhD Urban Studies at Heriot-Watt's Edinburgh campus. It explores the experiences and needs of vulnerable and excluded groups in the housing market. It is available full-time or part-time.

Faculty: School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society  |  Department: I-SPHERE (Institute for Social Policy, Housing, Equalities Research)  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Themes include street culture and survival activities, the ethics of interventionist services, statutory homelessness frameworks in the UK, rights-based approaches to housing, homelessness prevention and Housing First, and the role of faith-based organisations. Methods include surveys, focus groups, in-depth interviews and longitudinal techniques.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates; select 'PhD Urban Studies' on the application form.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Scotland fee, full time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,072 a year. International fee, full time Source

Intake: September

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