PhD Social Work
University of Hull
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With its diverse range of environments, experiences and social conditions, the city of Hull and its surrounds make it an area rich with opportunities for research in social work. Social work at the University of Hull has a long tradition of making a tangible difference to the lives of others, with recent research centring on issues surrounding safeguarding and suicide-prevention in the internet age, kinship care, child protection and missing children, among other themes. Our hand-selected ...Read more

With its diverse range of environments, experiences and social conditions, the city of Hull and its surrounds make it an area rich with opportunities for research in social work. Social work at the University of Hull has a long tradition of making a tangible difference to the lives of others, with recent research centring on issues surrounding safeguarding and suicide-prevention in the internet age, kinship care, child protection and missing children, among other themes. Our hand-selected postgraduate students share our passion and drive to make a difference. We have established strong working relationships with local social services providers, users, and carers. The PhD in Social Work allows you to research and write a dissertation of 70,000 to 100,000 words on a topic chosen in conjunction with your supervisor.

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09 Apr 14

I am happy with the uni. All my lectures have been great and multiple field trips throughout each semester so that the students know about the subject totally, the Students union..Read more

SR
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09 Apr 14

Having a great time here I would definitely recommend this uni, the uni can prove to be very effective in getting a part time job or a full time graduate job as the degree from..Read more

Entry requirements

For entry onto the PhD, you should normally have, or expect to obtain at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related subject area.

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£17,300 per year

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£17,300 per year

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SR
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09 Apr 14
I am happy with the uni. All my lectures have been great and multiple field trips throughout each semester so that the students know about the subject totally, the Students union...
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SR
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09 Apr 14
Social Work BA (Hons)
Having a great time here I would definitely recommend this uni, the uni can prove to be very effective in getting a part time job or a full time graduate job as the degree from...
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University of Hull
University of Hull , Hull

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Admissions Office Cottingham Road Hull Kingston Upon Hull HU6 7RX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hull Paragon Interchange  1.3 miles away
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