Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before June 2027
- Other dates by negotiation
- If you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work
Overview
In the Social Work and Social Care programme at University of Birmingham, you will also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events including departmental research seminars, research centre seminars, postgraduate research student seminars, as well as being part of a vibrant and engaged researcher community.
Career opportunities
Birmingham’s School of Social Policy and Society postgraduates enter a wide range of occupational sectors: the majority in the public sector in areas such as youth work but others including events, sales, administration and education. Graduates also opt to continue in academia.
Programme Structure
Research projects
- You can apply directly through the University to an advertised PhD project, or by proposing your own PhD idea.
- They welcome applications to work in a wide variety of areas. Joint supervision, both between staff within the Department, and with staff in other departments is possible.
- They recommend that you investigate staff research interests before applying.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
English language test scores accepted:
- TOEFL iBT: 88 (or new TOEFL iBT 1–6 score: 4.5)
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Ideally expect a Masters and a good 1st degree in social work or a relevant social science.
- Post-qualification experience, including professional qualifications and experience, will also be taken into account when considering applicants.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 42,908 AUD / year (≈ 22,880 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,823 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- UK: £2,619 part-time
- International: £11,440 (part-time)
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,435–2,127 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
