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PhD Social Policy at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Plymouth’s PhD Social Policy programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of our research was classified as ‘world-leading’ or 'internationally excellent'. We have collective strengths in health policy, gender, media, sustainability, climate change, nationalism and methodological innovations. Our graduates have won a number of awards for their internationally leading research.

Faculty: School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: Full time: 2-4 years Part time: 4-8 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time route available  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition, band 1 Source

International applicants: GBP 16,870 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition, band 1 Source

Duration: Full time: 2-4 years Part time: 4-8 years

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