Social Work

University of Manchester
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 36 Months Social work, childhood, and youth studies

About this course

Our PhD/MPhil Social Work programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Social Work.

This postgraduate research programme in social work gives students the opportunity to work with internationally renowned scholars engaged in innovative research that will make a difference in people's lives and in health and social care.

We particularly welcome students from all health and social care disciplines who have an interest in exploring related subject areas.

3-year PhD (FT, PT, FT Distance Learning, PT Distance Learning options)

The PhD programme of study consists of:

  • high-quality supervision by two members of staff with appropriate expertise to guide the PhD applicant throughout the study ensuring academic objectives are met and suitable training is provided;

  • research and transferable skills training and support;

  • taught course units in core research methods;

  • independent study;

  • an advisor to offer pastoral support.

    In addition to the support and guidance of the supervision team, students will have access to a comprehensive, tailored training programme.

    Students will meet with their supervisors during induction week (and the beginning of each subsequent year) to undertake a skills audit to identify their learning needs and devise an individualised training programme.

    A mandatory transferable skills unit is offered that includes:

  • managing literature and searching;

  • project management;

  • research governance;

  • involving patients and the public in research;

  • ethics and academic writing.

    There is also the option of additional training in research methods, completing taught master's-level units.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 7 study options:

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Distance learning (part-time)

    Duration: 24 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MPhil

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    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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    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    University of Manchester

    Manchester

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