MPhil/PhD Social Sciences at University of East London

Programme overview

Studying for a PhD with UEL's School of Childhood and Social Care will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff. Our research consistently delivers improved outcomes for the delivery of social for adolescent self-harm, suicide prevention and child abuse. Active social work and social policy research strands range from international human rights to the practical - such as applying practice-near research to social work and using new media to help people with learning disabilities.

Faculty: School of Childhood and Social Care | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026, November 2026, May 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include PhD via MPhil.

Career pathways

We offer robust career support and a variety of professional growth opportunities, including volunteering and industry networking, to help you build a successful career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To apply for a PhD course, you should have an MPhil, or MRes qualification or an overseas qualification rated as equivalent.; Applicants for a PhD via MPhil should have either a first class or upper second class honours degree from a UK Higher Education Institution, or an overseas qualification rated as equivalent.; Work experience; If you have relevant research or work experience, but no degree, you can still be considered for admission. You will need to discuss your experience with the relevant School, and provide the names of two academic referees familiar with your academic work.; Split-site study; If you are applying for a research course from outside the UK, you may be able to apply for split-site study arrangements, where you carry out part or all of your research outside the UK. To find out more about split-site study, contact the Graduate School on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) or Live chat (click the live chat icon in the bottom right of the screen).; Language requirements

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year (PhD via MPhil route) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year (PhD via MPhil route) Source

Intake: September 2026, November 2026, May 2027

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