Social Work and Social Care PhD at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Investigate how social care shapes lives. Develop expertise that evolves practice and policy with an interdisciplinary approach. From theory and practice in wellbeing, to the challenges of social work practice in safeguarding, mental health, adoption, reflective practice, and the exploration of extraordinary childhoods, digital childhoods and emotional lives – you’ll work with experts in their fields in a vibrant interdisciplinary research community.

Department: School of Education and Social Work | Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: Choose to start in September 2027 or January 2028 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in Social Research Methods or in a relevant subject area which includes significant research methods training. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component). Apply by 1 month before start (UK), 3 months before start (international).

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28). for full-time students Source

Intake: Choose to start in September 2027 or January 2028

Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply

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