PhD Mental Health of People with Learning Disabilities at University of Kent

Programme overview

PhD research degree based at the Tizard Centre, a leading centre in autism, intellectual disability and community care. The Centre is recognised for work on deinstitutionalisation, community living, challenging behaviour, staff support quality and sexuality and autism.

Department: Tizard Centre, School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research students have shared office space with a computer and telephone and can take part in the Centre's annual seminar series and the Jim Mansell Memorial Lecture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or 2:1 in a relevant subject; applicants would normally have a Master's degree at Merit or Distinction level. English language (international applicants): Very Good level (high B2), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Indicative full-time UK postgraduate research fee for 2026/27 given as a guide only; the 2027/28 rate had not yet been set. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition. Part-time international fee GBP 10,975 per year. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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