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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Clifton Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    DEC-24

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Overview

The School for Policy Studies links theory, policy and practice in a multidisciplinary, research-intensive environment. Our research engages with and influences national and international policy. Our policy experts come from a wide variety of backgrounds in social policy research, social work, sociology, poverty, gender violence, disability studies, childhood studies, health and social care, urban studies, economics, psychology, physical activity, nutrition and health sciences, based within seven specialist

  • research centres
  • .

    Our research examines policy areas that affect us all in day-to-day life, influences and challenges policies implemented by governments and institutions, and investigates the issues, factors and attitudes underlying the social concerns that make the headlines every day.

    The school is an exciting environment for graduate studies; we welcome graduate students from the UK and around the world to join our diverse and highly-rated research team. We particularly welcome applications on topics with direct relevance to national and international policy concerns.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 20,700per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Bristol

    University of Bristol

    • University League Table

      16th

    • Campus address

      University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queen’s Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1QU, England

    Bristol is one of the UK's leading research universities, with a curriculum informed by the latest research and degrees taught by expert academics.
    Over a quarter of Bristol students are international, with students from more than 150 countries helping to create a friendly and diverse community.
    The Careers Service offers advice, events and resources for international students during their studies and for up to three years after graduation.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      7th out of 41 1

    • Entry standards

      / Max 210
      148 70%

      9th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      70.0 70%

      11th

      6
    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      2.88 72%

      31st

      6

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