Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- 2-4 years
- Part-time
- 48 months
- 4-8 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, National — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Nov 2026, International — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jan 2027, National — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before May 2027, International — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jul 2027, National — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Aug 2027, International — This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Plymouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Work
Overview
You will work on an advanced research project with a supervisory team who closely align with your research interests, and will meet with you throughout the Social Work course from University of Plymouth to support you as you develop your research skills and knowledge.
Careers
The PhD in social work opens up career opportunities in social work research, teaching, and policy, both in a higher education setting, in local government and in the third sector. Other graduates choose to continue as a practitioner researcher and use their skills in their social work practice.
Programme structure
Curriculum
- If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.
- You will be guided by a small supervisory team of academic experts under the direction of a Director of Studies and will be expected to fully engage with skills development and training and to present your research in a range of scholarly contexts.
- Your PhD will be assessed via submission of either a written thesis (up to 80,000 words) and a viva voce (an oral examination).
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
All applicants must meet the entry criteria for a Faculty of Health research degree which are:
- you'll usually need a 2:1 degree from a UK University or equivalent and an academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component test area) or equivalent if you are a non-UK applicant
- two satisfactory academic references
- evidence of funding for the duration of your course.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 31,851 AUD / year (≈ 16,870 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- National: £2,619 per year
- International: £8,435 per year
Living costs
Plymouth, United Kingdom: 1,380-2,619 AUD / month
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