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Social Work PhD
The university of edinburgh, different course options.
- Key information
Course Summary
Tuition fees, entry requirements, similar courses at different universities, key information data source : idp connect, qualification type.
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Subject areas
Social Work
Course type
Research profile
Our social work researchers have excellent links with professional and social work services in statutory and voluntary sectors throughout Scotland and the UK.
We also have a number of partnerships with agencies and organisations providing social work in the Global South.
The research interests of staff cover the full range of applied service specialisms and theoretical issues in social work.
In Scotland this includes: criminal justice; children and families; vulnerable adults; community care; International and European perspectives are also part of academic staff interests, and staff have particular expertise in migration and refugee studies and global mental health.
Our work is enriched by the perspective of both international students and UK/EU students who are experienced professionals studying part-time while working.
UK fees Course fees for UK students
For this course (per year)
International fees Course fees for EU and international students
A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, and a UK masters degree with an overall mark of 65% or its international equivalent.
PhD Postgraduate Research in Social Work
University of east anglia uea, ma social work, edge hill university, social work (top-up) ma, middlesex university, social work pgdip, advanced social work practice (practice education) pgcert.
- Schools & departments
Depending on the field of study you are interested in, you may be able to apply for a pre-defined PhD project, or you may need to develop your own research idea.
Research in the fields of medicine, science and engineering tend to require you to:
- apply for a project that already has specific, pre-defined aims
- compete for a place on a partially or fully funded programme (often with competitive application processes).
Research in the fields of arts, humanities and social sciences tend to require you to:
- develop your own research idea (be prepared to adapt your original idea)
- source your own funding, although some funded projects may be available.
PhD research projects
Doctoral training centres and partnerships, developing your own research idea, professional doctorates.
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Study PhD in Social Work at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate doctorate degree programme covers research from a range of specialisms and theoretical issues in social work, from the justice system, to vulnerable children and adults, to community care.
PhD Social Work. Apply now. The deadline to apply for September 2025 entry is Monday 30 June 2025. We warmly invite candidates to apply for a PhD degree in Social Work. The PhD programme involves undertaking a significant research study in the field of social work.
We provide a range of educational opportunities for both intending and qualified social workers, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level (BSc, MSW, MSc by Research, PG Certificate and PhD).
Course Summary. Our social work researchers have excellent links with professional and social work services in statutory and voluntary sectors throughout Scotland and the UK. We also have a number of partnerships with agencies and organisations providing social work in the Global South. The research interests of staff cover the full range of ...
PhDs. Depending on the field of study you are interested in, you may be able to apply for a pre-defined PhD project, or you may need to develop your own research idea. Research in the fields of medicine, science and engineering tend to require you to: apply for a project that already has specific, pre-defined aims.
Welcome to the Social Work PhD programme at the University of Edinburgh! We are delighted that you are joining our community of scholars. We hope and expect you to make connections with our academic staff and other PhD students on the programme, as well as students based in other parts of the School of Social and Political Science, and