Social and Policy Sciences

Course Overview

Offered by University of Bath, the PhD Social and Policy Sciences provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Deepen your knowledge and research skills for an academic or professional career that focuses on social and public policy. This course is delivered by the Department of Social & Policy Sciences. Our department is internationally recognised with a strong focus on policy and practice, and a commitment to contribute to social wellbeing and social justice. We offer supervisory expertise in four disciplines: - International Development - Social Policy - Sociology - Social work Our PhDs are not formally assigned a discipline and successful candidates can describe their PhD to refle... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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