PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Social Work and Social Policy

Name: Social Work and Social Policy
Price: 12858 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Worcester

Worcester, England

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4 yearsDuration

£30,301Per Year (Intl)

£12,858Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Worcester, the PhD Social Work and Social Policy provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Worcester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Social Work and Social Policy. Research at Worcester has grown significantly in the last 10 years as the University itself has expanded. As a research student you will join a vibrant student community in our Research School and become part of our dynamic research environment. School of Health and Wellbeing The School of Health and Wellbeing has a strong mix of academics with a high degree of professional and personal experience, enabling you to get the most out of your programme. International tuition fees are £30,301 per year, home/UK fees are £12,858 per year, and 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.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Social Sciences

Critical Perspectives on Social Policy

Advanced Social Work Practice and Theory

Social Justice and Identity Studies

Research Design and Methodology

Qualitative Research Analysis

Professionalisation and Coproduction in Social Work

Doctoral Thesis Research

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

International Student Fee

£30,301

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£121,204

Home Student Fee

£12,858

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Worcester

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£12,500	£21,500	£25,500
5 years	£19,500	£27,000	£30,500

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

60%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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