Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Variable start date.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 94
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work, Sociology
Overview
Why choose this Social Work and Social Care (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton?
The Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing (FEHW) supports the research ambitions of over 240 doctoral students across Education, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Sport and Psychology. Our research community is diverse and dynamic. We work with local, regional and international students from across the world on a very diverse range of research fields.
What happens on the course?
- Many of our research supervisors have internationally recognised expertise in a range of research methodologies and frequently work across subject areas so, for example, research supervision can take place around the intersections of Education and Health and Sport and Psychology.
- We support students with a vibrant seminar and workshop calendar of events and sits within a and broader university research community where a very wide range of activity and support takes place.
Programme Structure
- PhD studies are typically conducted by completing a research thesis full-time (usually in three years) or part-time (usually six years).
- PhDs are theoretical research projects seeking to advance knowledge or understanding of a subject to inform further research, education and policy.
- They can cover a wide range of subjects – learn more by watching our research videos.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 94
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- a first or upper second class honours degree, or
- a master’s degree, or
- evidence of prior practice or learning that is accepted by the Dean of Research.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 32,002 AUD / year (≈ 16,950 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,451 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom: 1,038-1,699 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Work and Social Care (Postgraduate Research).
Available Scholarships
- Commonwealth PhD Scholarships — University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 20 Oct 2026. Merit-based.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 07 Oct 2026.
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 30 Nov 2026.
- ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund. Grant: 3500 USD. Deadline: 15 Nov 2026.
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li. Grant: 19000 GBP. Deadline: Not specified. Merit-based.
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 28 Feb 2027. Merit-based.
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar. Grant: 6000 USD. Deadline: 31 Jan 2027. Merit-based.
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 31 Oct 2026. Merit-based.
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 01 Mar 2027.
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law. Grant: 1000 USD. Deadline: 13 Jan 2027. Merit-based.
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Grant: 22500 GBP. Deadline: Not specified.
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund. Grant: 3000 USD. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Need-based.
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Leopold Figl Foundation. Grant: Various benefits. Deadline: 31 Dec 2026. Need-based.
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9. Grant: 1500 USD. Deadline: Not specified.
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Grant: 12000 USD. Deadline: 11 Jan 2027.
