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PhD Social Policy at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in Social Policy is a research degree in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, covering areas such as young people and families, education, conflict and social change, social inequality, disability, ageing, health and criminal justice. Students may join one of the School's seven research centres. Research students have access to the postgraduate researcher development programme, computing facilities and workshops on writing a doctoral thesis.

Department: School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Doctoral research in any area of social policy research or practice, supported by a postgraduate researcher development programme and lectures and workshops on key aspects of writing a doctoral thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally an Upper Second Class (2.1) Honours degree from a UK or ROI higher education provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years) or equivalent.

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee; bench fees may apply on top Source

Intake: October 2027

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