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Disability Studies (PhD) at University of Bristol

University of Bristol, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The School for Policy Studies links theory, policy and practice in a multidisciplinary, research-intensive environment. Our research engages with and influences national and international policy. Our policy experts come from a wide variety of backgrounds in social policy research, social work, sociology, gender violence, disability studies, health and social care, childhood studies, history, human geography, economics, psychology, physical activity, nutrition and health sciences.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: School for Policy Studies  |  Duration: Up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: We welcome new PhD students all year round.  |  Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Studying for a PhD in Disability Studies will equip you with a broad range of research knowledge and skills, both within the disability field and beyond. As a result, what you learn when focusing on disability-related issues and developing skills in analysis and research will be relevant to vocational or non-vocational work in many different settings and topic areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree and a merit at MSc/MA level (or equivalent experience/qualification). English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,343 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,500 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: We welcome new PhD students all year round.

Duration: Up to four years full-time, up to eight years part-time

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