PhD Social work & social policy at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Research degree in the School of Social Work & Social Policy at Strathclyde, with supervision in criminology, public health and health policy, social policy and social work.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences | Department: School of Social Work & Social Policy | Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 start dates | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research across the school's research areas, including social policy, social work, criminology and public health and health policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Social work & social policy: generally a first-class or strong upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant discipline, with some flexibility for relevant Masters graduates with merit or distinction. Application requires transcripts and certificates, two references (one academic), funding information and a research proposal of 1,500 to 2,000 words. Two supervisors must be identified, at least one in the School of Social Work & Social Policy. English language proof required if English is not the first language.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year; same rate for Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). Tuition per year Source

Intake: October 2026 to September 2027 start dates

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