Applied Social Science

Course Overview

Offered by Lancaster University, the PhD Applied Social Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. A PhD in Applied Social Science, offered by the Social Work Discipline at Lancaster University, gives you the opportunity to pursue original research into the systems, structures and policies that shape social welfare and the lives of children, families and communities. As a doctoral researcher, you will join a values-led discipline committed to advancing equity, human rights and social transformation, while developing as an independent scholar whose work engages critically with practice, policy and theory. You will receive expert supervision and join a dynamic research culture, with access... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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