MPhil Social Work at University of Essex

Programme overview

Research MPhil in Social Work in the School of Health and Social Care at Essex, covering social and health contexts such as looked after children, the care of older people and support for refugees. The Centre for Social Work supervises applied multidisciplinary research across social work, social policy, social care and health sociology.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 2-3 years full-time (part-time also available; the MPhil is offered on a 2-year full-time or 4-year part-time basis) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research culminating in a dissertation of 40,000 words, with dissertation workshops through the year. Students can take Masters-level research methods modules and the University's Proficio research training scheme, and have two supervisory panels a year (one for part-time students).

Career pathways

Graduates have taken up clinical and management posts in NHS trusts, hospitals and care organisations, and in local and county councils.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Masters degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as a health science or a social science, or evidence of advanced research skills developed through an alternative route; a well-developed research proposal is essential. Normally an interview (including by video) is required, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall, or equivalent. Research degrees have no application deadline; applicants are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor or the Graduate Administrator and to submit a brief research proposal before applying. Applications are normally answered within four weeks.

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 2-3 years full-time (part-time also available; the MPhil is offered on a 2-year full-time or 4-year

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