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DSW Social Work at Keele University

Keele University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The part-time Professional Doctorate in Social Work, DSW builds on the established and very successful BA (Hons) Social Work and MA Social Work to provide a specialist route for social work professionals who wish to embark on doctoral study located within their own professional discipline. Please note : Applications for 2026/27 are now closed but will re-open in April 2027.

Duration: Up to 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October - Online  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Usually a Master's degree in the general field of the programme (or international equivalent), or equivalent professional experience; applicants without a Master's are considered case by case. Applicants should contact the Professional Doctorate lead before applying. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Intake: October - Online

Duration: Up to 6 years part-time

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