PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Health in Social Science

Name: Health in Social Science
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The University of Edinburgh

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3 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the PhD Health in Social Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. A PhD in Health in Social Science offers a focus on innovative and cross-disciplinary health and social care research. We welcome projects using a range of research designs and have special interests in qualitative and collaborative research and innovative methods. We are keen to encourage research around the interface between social and cultural aspects of health, and the policy and practice contexts of healthcare delivery. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Health and Social Care Policy Analysis

Qualitative Research Methods in Health

Advanced Social Epidemiology

Health Inequalities and Social Determinants

Collaborative and Participatory Research Design

Mixed Methods in Health Research

Critical Ethnography and Cultural Analysis

Doctoral Research Project and Supervision

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£33,500	£40,000
3 years	£25,000	£32,000	£38,500
5 years	£30,500	£40,000	£55,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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