PhD Children and Young People (External, Overseas or UK) at Swansea University

Programme overview

External PhD (overseas or UK) in Children and Young People in the School of Health and Social Care at Swansea University, studied on the Singleton Park Campus. Research expertise covers health and welfare, child and youth identity, child development and health psychology.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: October | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include factors influencing the welfare of children and young people (health care provision, child abuse and neglect, learning disabilities, play, homelessness), interactions between young people and their social environments, factors influencing child development from early years to later adolescence, and psychological factors in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a master's degree; applicants with a UK first-class honours degree (or non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea) and no master's degree are considered individually. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5 (or Swansea-recognised equivalent). One reference is required before the application goes to the academic Admissions Tutor. Admissions decisions may also consider the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee for start dates in the stated academic year. Fee is the year 1 fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee for start dates in the stated academic year. Fee is the year 1 fee. Source

Intake: October

Duration: 3 years full-time

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