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Social Work and Social Care PhD

University of Sussex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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. We host three research centres: Centre for Innovation and Research in Adult Wellbeing Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (jointly hosted by the Department of Education and the Department of Social Work and Social Care) Centre for Social Work Innovation and Research.

Application deadline

08/12/2025

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 22,575per year

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    56th out of 73 29

  • Entry standards

    / Max 181
    106 59%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    44th

    33

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 75%

    56th

    3

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