Overview
The programme of taught modules combined with the research component allows students to undertake study and research that is clearly relevant to their professional practice, will support them to contribute to professional knowledge in their field of practice and will enable their career development.
Features
A professional doctorate in Social Work from Keele University provides a rigorous programme of advanced study and research, equally rigorous to the purely research orientated PhD.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Advanced leadership and change management
- Research methods
- Advanced practice development
- Applying research methods in practice
- Doctoral pilot study
- Thesis proposal
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 59
Other requirements
General requirements
- Hold a Masters Degree of this University or of another deemed equivalent
- Hold that qualification normally in the general field of social work, policy and/or management and/or social sciences or its equivalent in professional experience and a professionally accredited programme (normally an accredited social work qualification)
- Evidence of experience relating to social work practice or social work policy
- Have access to email and the internet for the e-supported parts of the programme
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): 16,067 AUD / year (≈ 8,510 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 6,327 AUD / year (≈ 3,351 GBP / year)
Living costs
Keele, United Kingdom: 1,246-2,152 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD scholarship opportunities for Social Work.
- Marshalls Scholarships (Keele University) — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline 29 Sep 2026
- Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (PGR) (Keele University) — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Anytime
- Postgraduate Global Scholarship (Keele University) — Grant, 5000 GBP, Deadline Anytime
- Keele Alumni Discount (Keele University) — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline Anytime