Key Information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months; Part-time: 72 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting October 2027. Apply before May 2027 (International); Apply before Jul 2027 (National).
Overview
The Social Work PhD programme in Social Work from University of East Anglia offers PGR students the opportunity to conduct independent research and receive advanced training in research skills. The School also offers a taught year long programme of postgraduate study, the Master of Research in Social Science Research Methods (Social Work and Social Policy). This offers a sound grounding in research methods training and is particularly suitable for those needing to develop these skills to progress to PhD research.
Key facts
- The School is a lively, friendly department committed to provide PGR students with dedicated supervision and regular feedback throughout their programme of study. We offer a stimulating research environment and provide financial support in the form of scholarships and research support to outstanding home and international students.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Business and Management
- Global Development
- Experimental Philosophy
- Politics and International Relations
- Economics
- Social Anthropology
- Human Geography
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 105
- TOEFL iBT: 98
- PTE Academic: 60
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
The minimum academic requirement across the University for entry to a doctoral degree is either at least a 2:1 in a UK undergraduate degree, or a Master's degree, or equivalent.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 39,238 AUD / year (approximately 20,600 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 30,952 AUD / year (approximately 16,250 GBP / year)
Living costs
Norwich, United Kingdom: 1,160-1,989 AUD / month
Scholarships
- UEA India Award - Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime
- UEA Colombia Award - Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- UEA Japan Award - Grant: 4000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Nigeria Award - Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime
- UEA Taiwan Award - Grant: 4000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Hong Kong Award - Grant: 4000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime
- UEA Mexico Award - Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Lebanon Award - Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- UEA+Sport Team Scholarship - Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Turkey Award - Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- UEA Bangladesh Award - Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- UEA Brazil Award - Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- UEA Jordan Award - Grant: 5000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Grant: 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Grant: 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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