Key information Duration: Full-time, 48 months Start dates & application deadlines: Starting February 2027 — apply before Oct 2026 Starting
April 2027 — apply before Jan 2027 Starting September 2027 — apply before Jun 2027 Language: English (TOEFL iBT 90) Delivered: On Campus, Online Campus Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Disciplines: Social Work 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.
