PhD Social Policy
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Plymouth’s PhD Social Policy programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of our research was classified as ‘world-leading’ or 'internationally excellent'. We have collective strengths in health policy, gender, media, sustainability, climate change, nationalism and methodological innovations.
Our graduates have won a number of awards for their internationally leading research.
Key highlights
- 86% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021
- Research strengths in health policy, gender, media and sustainability
- Expertise in climate change, nationalism and methodological innovation
- Graduates have won awards for internationally leading research
- Long-established programme with an international research reputation
Entry requirements
- Master's degree: Merit — Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of s…
- Degree: 2:1 — to include area; or above
- Degree: 1st — to include to PhD; considered case by case
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Social policy researcher
- Policy analyst
- Policy adviser
- Research consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit fees and student finance page for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department. | International: Please visit fees and student finance page for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.
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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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