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Doctor of Social Work

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    DSW - Doctorate in Social work

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course overview Our Doctor of Social Work programme is designed for social workers and for those wanting to undertake a professional doctorate in the field of Social Work and Social Care. The course's purpose is to enable those working in professional contexts to make a difference by carrying out applied or action-orientated research in a variety of areas. It also facilitates organisational input on agreed research areas and can enhance organisational research capacity Course highlights The Doctor of Social work is a professional doctorate for both UK-based as well as International (EU and wider Overseas) students. It facilitates organisational input on agreed research areas and can enhance organisational research capacity. The Doctor of Social Work is designed for those who are involved in aspects of social work, social policy and practice in a wide range of settings, including government, voluntary organisations, community-based projects, management, education, social care, health care, probation and user groups, as paid workers or volunteers. It aims to develop critical reflection within participants' policy, practice and organisational contexts, enhance applied social research skills, and develop ability to carry out and apply original research.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,110per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    11th out of 73 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    138 76%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    44th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    42nd

    31

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