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Social Work and Social Care

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MPhil

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
  • Similar courses

Overview

The PhD in Social Work and Social Care program offers four start dates and focuses on research related to social care workforce, service impacts, and social outcomes. Current students explore topics like services for young carers and social exclusion in care homes. Additional information on fees and funding is available on the program's website.

Application Timeline

  1. October 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. January 1, 2026
    Start date
  3. April 1, 2026
    Start date
  4. April 30, 2026
    Today
  5. July 1, 2026
    Start date

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
EU£20,300£10,200
International£20,300£10,200
Wales£4,800£2,400
Scotland£4,800£2,400
England£4,800£2,400
Northern Ireland£4,800£2,400

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
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Modules

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About

Start Dates

The program offers four start dates:

  • 1st October
  • 1st January
  • 1st April
  • 1st July

Research Focus

Our research aims to generate essential knowledge regarding:

  • Social care workforce developments
  • Service provision impacts
  • Social outcomes including quality of life, social inclusion, and social capital

Student Research Topics

Current PhD students are exploring various topics, including:

  • Services for young carers
  • Multi-agency working in substance misuse
  • Social exclusion of older people in care homes

Additional Information

For more details on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans, and funding options, please visit our website.

Subject Area Information

Social work is a multifaceted discipline that prepares students to support and advocate for individuals, families, and communities in need. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and ethical frameworks necessary to address a wide range of social issues and improve the well-being of diverse populations.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Social Work

  • 2. Human Behavior and the Social Environment (HBSE)

  • 3. Social Work Practice

  • 4. Research Methods in Social Work

  • 5. Social Welfare Policy and Services

  • 6. Field Education

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Assessment and Intervention
  • Communication
  • Critical Thinking
  • Cultural Competence
  • Advocacy

Career

A degree in social work opens the door to a variety of rewarding careers dedicated to helping others and promoting social justice. The comprehensive curriculum ensures that graduates are well-prepared to meet the challenges of this demanding yet fulfilling profession.

Potential Professions
  • Clinical Social Worker

    Provides therapy and counseling to individuals, families, and groups.

  • School Social Worker

    Works within educational settings to support students' academic and social-emotional needs.

  • Medical Social Worker

    Assists patients and families in healthcare settings, addressing psychosocial issues related to illness and hospitalization.

  • Community Organizer

    Mobilizes community members to address social issues and advocate for change.

  • Policy Analyst

    Researches and develops policies to improve social welfare programs and services.

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