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PhD Social Policy

Ulster University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Belfast Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences has a vibrant and multi-disciplinary research environment, which is home to a wide range of research projects that tackle important questions in the social sciences. We have an excellent international reputation for producing high quality research which has global impact. Our work is centred around three key themes: persistent and emerging socio-economic challenges, policy and practice in divided societies, and national global social justice. If you are interested in pursuing doctoral research in Social Policy at Ulster University, you’ll be joining a community of academics who focus on documenting, illuminating and theorising some of the most difficult social problems we face. Our research contributes to new knowledge across a range of policy areas. It highlights the relationship between structures of government, policy making approaches and their impact on public services and users.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,520per year

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University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Belfast Campus., 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT15 1AP, United Kingdom

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team provides a tailored orientation programme. They also offer support to international students throughout their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Geography & Environmental

    39th out of 72 3

    35th out of 35 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    122 58%

    38th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    33rd

    27

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    12th

    35

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    108 54%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    38.0 38%

    26th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.72 68%

    35th

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