How long is the Social Work PhD at University of Kent?

The PhD in Social Work at University of Kent has a duration of 3 Years.

Is Social Work at University of Kent full-time or part-time?

This PhD is offered Full-time (other study modes may also be available — see the page for full options).

Where is the Social Work course taught?

The course is taught at Canterbury.

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Last updated 24 March 2026

Undergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

Research areas include: cross-national and European social policy; health, social care and health studies; migration and social care; personal social services; race, ethnicity and religion; risk, risk society, and risk management; social and public policy; sociology and the body; work, employment and economic life.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Canterbury

Part-time

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: PhD

Location: Canterbury

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

2461 Social workers 1172 Social services managers and directors 3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer) 4112 Local government administrative occupations 2464 Youth work professionals 1232 Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

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Course Details

Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Study Mode: Full-time
Duration: 3 Years
Start Date: 2025
Academic Year: 2025
Campus / Location: Canterbury
Scheme: Undergraduate
Subjects: Social work, childhood, and youth studies

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University of Kent

Canterbury

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