Features
This Health and Social Care course at the University of Chester is designed and delivered by a team of academics who are research active and committed to the ongoing development of health and social care policy, practice and service delivery. You will therefore be joining a community where debate and critical thought are both welcomed and fostered.
You will be encouraged to reflect upon current practice, explore new ways of thinking, explore new or different theoretical perspectives, and offer new insights into the chosen field of study.
Programme Structure
What you’ll study:
- Research methodologies, social theory, philosophy, cultural practices and policy form the major themes around which the modules and teaching is structured.
- The self-selected doctoral thesis will require you to apply the knowledge and skills that you have gained during the taught components of the course.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 91 or 4.5
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
Applicants must have:
- A relevant honours degree (usually minimum of 2:1)
- A relevant Master’s degree
- A minimum of two years’ experience in their chosen field
Fees and Funding
Domestic tuition fee for the domestic students: 4,911 AUD per year (approx. 2,619 GBP per year). Tuition fees are TBC.
Living costs in Chester, United Kingdom: 1,238-2,138 AUD per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
