Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 — Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Social Work
- Health Administration
Overview
This PhD by Practice Portfolio in Health and Social Care at University of Lincoln requires participants to bring together their existing work through the production of a portfolio and written commentary which demonstrates the original and significant contribution that they have made to their field of practice. This can, but does not have to, include a substantial research component.
Assessment
- This programme is assessed by the submission of a portfolio of selected work, a 15,000 word commentary, and normally an oral examination (viva voce).
- Portfolio: The works selected for the portfolio should be focused and coherent. They may include papers, chapters, books, policy documents, educational programmes, service transformation projects, and reports to name some example. All of the work chosen should be publicly available.
- The works selected should normally have been undertaken during a minimum period of three years and need to have contemporary relevance. The volume of work needs to be comparable with that expected from a three-year full time PhD.
Programme Structure
Topics
- Health Economics
- Healthcare Workforce Planning and Development
- Trauma, Critical, and Emergency Care
- Pre-hospital Care
- Mental Health
- Addiction
- Hospital Acquired Infections
- Health Inequalities
- Teaching and Learning in Health and Social Care
- Nurse Education
- Inter-professional Education and Multi-agency Working
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Service evaluation, Transformation, and Quality Improvement
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum upper second class honours degree in a related subject or registered professional qualification.
- Must be currently practising in a health, social work, or social care environment, or School/Faculty in a higher education institution.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 17,842 AUD / year ≈ 9,450 GBP / year
- Domestic: 4,820 AUD / year ≈ 2,553 GBP / year
Living costs
Lincoln
United Kingdom
1,246-2,152 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships