PhD (by Dissertation) - Health, Psychology & Social Care
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD PhD (by Dissertation) - Health, Psychology & Social Care at Manchester Metropolitan University. Based in Manchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Course overview This is the conventional route to gaining a PhD, where you are expected to create an original research proposal. An advisory team supports you during your PhD study, providing regular feedback on your work and your progress. Your research concludes with a thesis of approximately 80,000 words in length, which will be examined. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — Manchester Metropolitan University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,500 | £33,000 |
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