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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Health Policy

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Health Policy at Swansea University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Start dates: 1st October, 1st January, 1st April, 1st July. Exploring the decision-making processes within health services in the UK and abroad, our research work supports policy changes that improve outcomes both for patients and healthcare practitioners A PhD in Health Policy gives you the opportunity to pursue your particular personal or professional research interests in this diverse field. We have specific expertise in finance and service contracting, policy implementation studies, quality systems and public involvement. Over the course of your studies, you will develop and enhan... International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Health Policy Research Methods
Healthcare Finance and Service Contracting
Policy Implementation and Evaluation
Quality Systems and Governance
Public and Patient Involvement in Health
Comparative Health Systems Analysis
Research Design and Thesis Development
Advanced Health Economics and Planning
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFirst Class

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£15,714

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£33,000
3 years£19,500£24,500£31,500
5 years£24,500£31,500£41,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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