The School of Health & Social Care welcomes enquiries and applications from those interested in full- or part-time study for MPhil or PhD degrees in health, nursing, social work and psychology or counselling.
The School focuses on applied social science, including sociology and psychology. We have a large and growing PhD programme. Students' progress is supported by a supervisory team and monitored by committees within the School and the university.
Students may wish to undertake a study which falls within the School's current portfolio of research, which includes: organisation and delivery of health and social care; primary care and public health; education and training of health and social care professionals; learning, development and well-being; brain, action and movement; and counselling and development.
Applicants must identify an area of research that they wish to pursue and submit an outline proposal of approximately 1,000 words with their application form.
In the first two terms applicants are required to take courses in qualitative and quantative methods as well as critical appraisal of the literature in the first two terms, unless they have recently completed courses in these areas that are of a similar standard. Part-time students are expected to devote a minimum of 12 hours per week to their postgraduate work.
MPhil 2 years full-time 3-4 years part-time PhD 3 years full-time 4-5 years part-time
Applicants should have:
A first degree in a relevant subject, normally 2.1 or above.
• A Master's degree is an additional advantage.
Students are assessed through their research thesis.
Graduates from this programme can pursue careers in teaching in further and higher education, as well as research and other opportunities in both public and private sectors.
Recent topics include:
Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.
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