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PhD of Social Work
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.
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 Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Across Canada and internationally
Curriculum
- Course route: seven courses
- A field internship
- A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
- Internship
- Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Course page entry requirement: A Masters degree and a good 1st degree in social work or a relevant social science. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.
Accepted academic background
Honours degree and, For practice doctorates, Relevant professional background (see each course page).
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Passport or identification document
- Completed application form
- Research proposal where required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £24,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £34,827 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social Sciences |
| Department | Social Policy and Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
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The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £24,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £34,827 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.