PhD by Published Work Health and Welfare Studies at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

A PhD by Published Work in Health and Welfare Studies awards a doctorate on the basis of work the candidate has already had published or exhibited, such as edited texts, creative works or exhibited collections. It is offered part-time, on campus or by distance learning.

Faculty: Health, Wellbeing and Education | Intake: September, January and April | Study mode: Part-time, on campus; Part-time, distance learning | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The application is built around a list of the candidate's published works and a statement of how they contribute to knowledge and when the research was carried out.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: normally a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree and a masters-level qualification, or equivalent professional experience, assessed on the application form, research proposal and interview. Applicants submit a list of published works and a statement on their contribution to knowledge. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each band (some disciplines may require higher); a valid ATAS certificate where required; UKVI study visa requirements apply. Applications start with an enquiry and informal conversation about the proposed research; applicants then submit a research proposal, two references (preferably academic or workplace) and transcripts, and attend a formal interview (can be by video link). Courses commence in September, January and April.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,550 a year (2026/27). Part-time PhD by Published Work home fee; the route is reserved for internal applicants only Source

Intake: September, January and April

Apply through the official page: https://www.staffs.ac.uk/research/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply

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