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PhD of Social Policy

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A one-year conversion programme giving honours-level knowledge of social policy.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Social Policy can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Postgraduate training in social work and other social professions
  • Applied social science research
  • Management and policy roles

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time conversion programme (part-time over two or more years is possible) giving graduates of any discipline honours-degree-level knowledge in social policy
  • Preparing them for postgraduate study or entry to professional programmes such as social work training.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: You will need a Masters degree
  • or equivalent
  • In a relevant discipline such as a health science or a social science
  • Alternatively you will need to evidence advanced research skills developed through an alternative route. A well developed research proposal is also essential.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Research Proposal.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,675 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,502 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Health
DepartmentSchool of Health and Social Care
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.