MPhil/PhD Health and Social Care
University of Chester
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Chester

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OverviewThe team here in the Faculty of Health and Social care welcome applications from highly motivated, professional individuals who wish to purse a research degree either, MPhil or PhD in a chosen subject which will make a significant contribution to advancing knowledge.Research AreasApplications are welcomed which align with the faculty’s five research themes: Mental Health and Learning Disability Pedagogy Ageing Public Health Social Care and Social WorkThe Department As a postgraduate ...Read more

Overview

The team here in the Faculty of Health and Social care welcome applications from highly motivated, professional individuals who wish to purse a research degree either, MPhil or PhD in a chosen subject which will make a significant contribution to advancing knowledge.

Research Areas

Applications are welcomed which align with the faculty’s five research themes:

  • Mental Health and Learning Disability
  • Pedagogy
  • Ageing
  • Public Health
  • Social Care and Social Work

The Department

As a postgraduate student you are supported by a high-quality supervisory team who are committed to facilitating a robust and diverse research culture. Here you will be challenged to explore new ideas and new ways of thinking as you develop and implement a robust research project, which should enhance your professional career development as well as contribute to new knowledge in our chosen field.

Additionally, you will be supported by the wider university and Faculty postgraduate research culture where you will be exposed to several other learning opportunities including a variety of research seminars, conference attendance, and presentation and in house training.

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Social Work
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2/101
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24th
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56th
What students say
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Deborah
03 Nov 23

The student support is great and how the lectures are delivered includes students and aids easy learning...Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
22 Feb 20

I have had a very good experience. The relationship with tutors is excellent and the support they provide is good too. I have made lots of friends and feel this University was the..Read more

Entry requirements

To be eligible to apply for an MPhil or PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.

Tuition fees

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£4,786 per year

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£14,644 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Classroom based fee: £14,644 per annum and Laboratory based fee: £18,574 per annum. A bench fee may be payable in respect of certain high-cost subjects for other subject areas.

£14,644 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Classroom based fee: £14,644 per annum and Laboratory based fee: £18,574 per annum. A bench fee may be payable in respect of certain high-cost subjects for other subject areas.

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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
Parkgate Road Chester Cheshire CH1 4BJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bache  0.5 miles away
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