Health and Social Policy PhD
University of Glasgow
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Dumfries Campus

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3 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Dumfries Campus

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5 years

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Based at Dumfries Campus, our staff are experts in health and social policy, with a special focus on the social, economic and cultural regeneration of rural areas.OverviewAreas of specialism include:businesslocal economycommunitiesthe Third Sectorsocial policyageinghealth carepolicy implementation.Final assessment involves the submission of a thesis of between 70,000 and 100,000 words and an oral examination (viva voce). ...Read more

Based at Dumfries Campus, our staff are experts in health and social policy, with a special focus on the social, economic and cultural regeneration of rural areas.

Overview

Areas of specialism include:

  • business
  • local economy
  • communities
  • the Third Sector
  • social policy
  • ageing
  • health care
  • policy implementation.

Final assessment involves the submission of a thesis of between 70,000 and 100,000 words and an oral examination (viva voce).

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Social Policy
WUSCA ranking:
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67/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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10th
CUG Ranking
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28th
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Katie
24 Jan 23

Glasgow is such a beautiful city to study in and the campus is amazing. The west end is so lovely to live in too. I think the gym facilities could be improved by having more..Read more

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Abi
16 Nov 22

Entry requirements

Our research degree applicants will usually possess a good Master’s degree (or overseas equivalent), with a significant component in politics.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£25,290 per year

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Students from EU

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£25,290 per year

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24 Jan 23
Sociology/Social and Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons)
Glasgow is such a beautiful city to study in and the campus is amazing. The west end is so lovely to live in too. I think the gym facilities could be improved by having more...
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University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow , Glasgow

The University of Glasgow is one of four ancient universities in Scotland, founded back in 1451....

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Rutherford and McCowan Buildings Bankend Road Dumfries Dumfries & Galloway DG1 4ZL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dumfries  1.1 miles away

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