Key information
- Duration: Full-time, 48 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting February 2027 — apply before Oct 2026
Overview
About the programme
This Social Work (4 years) postgraduate research programme at The University of Manchester gives you 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.
We particularly welcome students from all health and social care disciplines who have an interest in exploring related subject areas.
Programme Structure
Structure:
- In this programme, the first year is a foundation year designed to prepare you for the following three years of the PhD programme.
- This will include completing taught research methods units from our MRes in Health & Social Care, developing a research proposal with your supervision team and English language tuition (if English is not your first language).
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 90
General requirements
We require:
- An honours degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1)) or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject
- AND a very good MSc/MPhil/MRes degree from a recognised institution
- OR satisfactory work at postgraduate level (which must include some research training) undertaken for the equivalent of at least one year full-time.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International tuition fees: 50,976 AUD / year (≈ 27,000 GBP / year)
Living costs
Manchester, United Kingdom: 1,218-2,260 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
