PhD/MPhil Social Work at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Tackle the biggest challenges in biology, medicine and health in a world leading research environment, and prepare for your future career. Conduct research in social work theory, practice, and policy aimed at improving social care systems and client outcomes. Join a research groups within the Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work including Social Care and Society at The University of Manchester and the Child Study Centre , shaping evidence-based practice and policy in social work. Visit our Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health postgraduate research page to start your journey.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health | Duration: 3 year PhD, 1-2 years MPhil | Study mode: full-time (in person or distance learning) / part-time (in person or distance learning) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our PhD/MPhil Social Work programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Social Work. This postgraduate research programme insocial workgives students the opportunity to work with internationally renowned scholars engaged in innovative research that will make a difference in people's lives and in health and social care.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require: An honours degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1)) or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject AND a very good MSc/MPhil/MRes degree from a recognised institution OR satisfactory work at postgraduate level (which must include some research training) undertaken for the equivalent of at least one year full-time. English language: IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Low fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 27,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time); Standard fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 year PhD, 1-2 years MPhil

Apply through the official page: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/study/research/projects-programmes-degrees/projects/?&keyword=social work

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