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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
York campus
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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Join a vibrant community which emphasises theoretically-rich and empirically-grounded research that directly influences policy and practice.
The city of York has a long tradition as a leading voice for social reform. At York, you'll join doctoral students from across the globe pushing conceptual, methodological and theoretical dimensions of social policy and social work.
You will belong to the White Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre (DTC) with its extended networks and training events. You'll have access to desk space and computing facilities at the Research Centre for the Social Sciences (RCSS), which is a hub for interdisciplinary research and postgraduate life in the social sciences at York.
Your research
Achieving a PhD in Social Policy and Social Work at the University of York will require you to undertake an independent research project collecting new material or offering new analysis of existing data. Conceptual and theoretical approaches may also be considered, but must contribute more than a synthesis of existing literature.
The PhD is awarded on production of a written thesis of a minimum of 70,000 words and no longer than 100,000 including references but excluding appendices, and subject to an oral examination (viva).
You will be normally expected to hold an Upper Second- or First-Class Honours degree. However, if you have other relevant experience, you may still be considered. If you wish to pursue research on a social work topic, you should also have a good background in social work theory and practice. Likewise, if you wish to do research in social policy, you should have a firm background in the subject. Applicants are expected to have a good grounding in research methods.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,863 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£24,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£24,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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