Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027: Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Jul 2027 (International)
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Aug 2027 (National)
If you’re an international student and need a Student Route visa, you’ll need to apply at least 8 weeks before the CAS deadline.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work, Health Sciences
Overview
This Health and Social Care Research programmes from University of Gloucestershire enable you to undertake a research project that will improve your understanding of health and social care.
They provide students the opportunity to work with internationally-renowned scholars engaged in innovative research that will make a difference in people’s lives and in health and social care. Visit the programme website for more information
Key facts:
- We welcome students from all health and social care and related disciplines who have an interest in exploring related subject areas.
- A range of services, information and support are available to make your time at university as easy as possible and our outstanding student support teams offer 1-to-1, confidential advice whenever you need it.
Career opportunities:
The postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond.
As a postgraduate research student at UoG, you’ll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether it’s contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, we’ll ensure you’re ready to take on your next challenge.
This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where you’ll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- You’ll study full-time, or part-time if you are engaged in full-time employment at senior levels of practice, education or leadership.
- As a part-time student you may be engaged in challenging roles, often studying against a backdrop of organisational change and uncertainty.
- Once you’ve successfully completed your research modules, you’ll work with your supervisors to develop your understanding of your project theme and research approach.
- You’ll work towards ethical and project approval before moving into research activity including data collection and analysis.
- Publication during your studies supported by your supervisory team is a great way to disseminate your knowledge and development as a researcher.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT: 88
PTE Academic: 70
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.
- We actively encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement.
- Please provide a copy of your research proposal. This should be 1,000 words (excluding references and appendices) following the structure outlined in this research proposal guide.
- Please note; we’re unable to process applications without a proposal for the School’s consideration. Not supplying one will delay the processing of applications.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 25,364 AUD / year (≈ 13,425 GBP / year)
Domestic: 10,108 AUD / year (≈ 5,350 GBP / year)
