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Health and Social Policy PhD

University of Glasgow

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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

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Full time | Dumfries Campus | 3 years | 18-SEP-23

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WUSCA student ranking
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43rd / 95
CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
23rd
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2023
13th

Start date and duration

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Start date
18-SEP-23
Full Time
3 years

Entry requirements
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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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£4,596 per year
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£23,520 per year
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£23,520 per year
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Social & Public Policy (SocSci) MA (Hons)
I have very much enjoyed university so far and it has been a positive experience. There is plenty to do and Glasgow is...
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Students at the University of Glasgow benefit from living in Scotland’s largest city and one of the most vibrant and fun places in the UK. From its culture, music and arts scenes to its lively and varied nightlife, Glasgow is an amazing place to be a student. It’s also friendly and has a relatively low cost of living, in comparison to many other UK cities. The uni has students enrolled from more than 140 countries worldwide, leading to a diverse student body who can choose from undergraduate degrees in subject areas like the arts, medical sciences, social sciences and engineering. Teaching is spread over three campuses in and around the city, all of which have their own facilities. A degree from the University of Glasgow is well-respected and among the uni’s notable alumni are seven Nobel Prize winners and a Prime Minister.

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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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