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PhD Social Work at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in Social Work is a research degree in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, covering areas such as young people and families, conflict and social change, social inequality, disability, ageing and health, criminal justice, drugs and alcohol, and trauma, violence and abuse. Students are encouraged to join one of the School's seven research centres. Social Work at Queen's is ranked 1st in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2027.

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 with access to the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme, computing facilities, conference support for full-time students and lectures and workshops on 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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