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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
FEB-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
FEB-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Part Time
FEB-27
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of York - Heslington Campus
Part Time
FEB-26
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.
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.
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£24,500 per year
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