Welfare, Health and Wellbeing PhD/MPhil

Research profile

Researchers in the Welfare, Health and Wellbeing theme work in the UK and internationally to improve knowledge of the social processes that contribute to people’s welfare, health and wellbeing. We address these challenges through robust, ethical research and by developing innovative methodologies to advance how research, knowledge production and evaluation are conducted. We have strong connections with policy-making and practice, and a commitment to social impact and public engagement. Our established research areas include:

• Health behaviour, experiences and interventions
• Sport, physical activity, health and wellbeing
• Social change and wellbeing in the global south
• Youth welfare, health and wellbeing
• Media, communication and representation in health and wellbeing
• Wellbeing experiences and evidence

Careers and your future

Tailored careers support is offered to all our current PhD students and for up to 3 years after you complete your research at Brunel. We help you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research. Our careers provision includes online advice, one to one consultations and a range of events and workshops.

In addition, where available, you may be able to undertake some paid work as we recognise that teaching and learning support duties represent an important professional and career development opportunity. MPhil option available.