PhD Postgraduate Research in Social Work and Social Care
University of WolverhamptonUniversity: City Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
We invite PhD researchers to explore diverse topics in social work and social care, including child protection, adult safeguarding, mental health, disability studies, social justice, and professional practice innovation.
Key highlights
- Research topics span child protection and adult safeguarding
- Explore mental health and disability studies through doctoral research
- Investigate social justice issues within social work and social care
- Research opportunities in professional practice innovation
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
Value of scholarship: £4,000
Up to £4,000Alumni Scholarship
Value: £2k for Second class honours Or £3k for First class achievement.
Chevening Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in social work
- Social work researcher
- Social care policy adviser
- Safeguarding lead
- Senior social worker
- Research fellow in social care
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5006 per year | International: £16950 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Wolverhampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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