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PhD Social Work and Social Care

University of Birmingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course highlights Our PhD programmes offer you a combination of taught courses in the first year and careful supervision throughout your study, with the aim of helping you to produce a thesis that makes a significant and original contribution to the discipline. Join the Department of Social Work and Social Care, an internationally leading centre for research in social work. Study at the UK's most targeted university by the country’s leading graduate employers (Highfliers 2024) Have access to a sophisticated, hi-tech learning environment. There are nine libraries supporting your learning through access to one of the biggest research library facilities in the UK. Course overview We offer two types of research degree: an MPhil or a PhD – which consider topics, organisations or concepts relating to social work and social care services. We offer much more than a degree. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events including departmental research seminars, research centre seminars, postgraduate research student seminars, as well as being part of a vibrant and a engaged researcher community.

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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