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PhD of Social Work
- Oxford, 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 years): 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
- Minimum first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent for MPhil
- A master's degree normally expected for PhD
- Research proposal agreed with a supervisor
- First-class or upper second-class UK honours degree
- Or a relevant master's qualification or equivalent
- PhD direct requires a recent master's with research training.
Accepted academic background
Honours degree or master's in a relevant discipline, Research proposal agreed with the Postgraduate Research Tutor and a supervisor.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5-7.0
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page and speak to the Postgraduate Research Tutor about your proposed study. Allow at least 4 to 5 months before the start date. Submit a research degree application. Accept the offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
- 000
- 3
- 000 or 8
- 000 by country group). Receive a Visa Information Form from the Research Degrees Team. The CAS is issued by the International Student Compliance Team. Apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £30,439 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health |
| Department | Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 540,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £19,900 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £30,439 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5-7.0.
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.