Applied Social Science : PhD

Course overview

A PhD in Applied Social Science, offered by the Social Work Team at Lancaster University, gives you the opportunity to pursue original research into the systems, structures and policies that shape social welfare and the lives of children, families and communities. As a doctoral researcher, you will join a values-led discipline committed to advancing equity, human rights and social transformation, while developing as an independent scholar whose work engages critically with practice, policy and theory.

Key highlights

Original research into social welfare systems, structures and policies
Research focus on children, families and communities
Offered by an established Social Work Team
Values-led discipline committed to equity, human rights and social transformation
Develop as an independent scholar engaging with practice, policy and theory

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:1 — Bachelor's degree: an upper second class honours degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science background.
Master's degree — a good Master's degree in a relevant subject. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on o…

Scholarships

Alumni Loyalty Scholarship
10% fee discount
Up to 10% of fees
Chevening Scholarships
EMBA Women in Business Scholarship
50% fee reduction
Up to 50% of fees
Executive Dean's Awards
Up to 40% fee reduction
Health and Medicine International Study Centre Progression Scholarship
Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.
Up to 20% of fees
Health and Medicine Master’s Excellence Scholarship
25% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences International Study Centre Progression Scholarship
Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.
Up to 20% of fees
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Master’s Excellence Scholarship
20% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.
Up to 20% of fees
LUMS EMBA Excellence Scholarship
50% fee reduction
Up to 50% of fees
LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% fee reduction
Up to 50% of fees
Management School International Study Centre Progression Scholarship
Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 20% fee reduction for students.
Management School Master’s Excellence Scholarship
International fee-payers: up to 20% of your programme fee. Home fee payers: up to 30% of your programme fee.
MBA Women in Business Scholarship
50% fee reduction
Up to 50% of fees
Science and Technology International Study Centre Progression Scholarship
Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 30% fee reduction for students.
Science and Technology Master’s Excellence Scholarship
Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to £9,000 to both home and international fee-paying students.

Careers this course leads to

University lecturer
Postdoctoral researcher
Social policy researcher
Policy analyst
Social research officer
Research and evaluation manager

Cost of study

International: £23,300 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 Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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