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University of Warwick: Social Policy and Social Work
Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
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Department | Centre for Lifelong Learning |
Web | https://warwick.ac.uk |
Student.recruitment@warwick.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 02476 524585 |
Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The PhD in Social Policy and Social Work allows you to select a topic of your choice linked to our expertise within the broad field of social policy and social work. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a rich, transdisciplinary academic environment supported by a dedicated team including supervision and personal tutoring.
**Course overview**
This PhD provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth research linked to our expertise in social work and social policy. It spans a diverse range of areas reflecting the multi-disciplinary strengths of our faculty. We support interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research projects linked to one or more of our main research themes.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** **International qualifications** **Additional requirements** |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The PhD in Social Policy and Social Work allows you to select a topic of your choice linked to our expertise within the broad field of social policy and social work. Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning provides a rich, transdisciplinary academic environment supported by a dedicated team including supervision and personal tutoring.
**Course overview**
This PhD provides an opportunity to undertake in-depth research linked to our expertise in social work and social policy. It spans a diverse range of areas reflecting the multi-disciplinary strengths of our faculty. We support interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research projects linked to one or more of our main research themes.
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** **International qualifications** **Additional requirements** |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Expertly designed, the PhD in Social Policy and Social Work is best suited to those who are interested in gaining specialist understanding of social policy and social work concerning violence, race and gender. Study at the University of Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning in a supportive transdisciplinary academic environment.
This PhD spans a diverse range of areas reflecting the multi-disciplinary strengths of our staff. We welcome applications to study in the following areas:
-Gender violence, child abuse, safety and well-being
-Domestic violence
-Violence against women and ‘race’/ethnicity
-Disability and violence
-Children and violence
-Child abuse and feminist perspectives on child abuse and child protection
-Working with parents and children in public care
-Child contact and post-separation violence
-Child homicide in the context of domestic violence
-Images of child abuse and new information and communication technologies
-‘Race’, ethnicity, gender, and migration
-Migrant communities in Europe
-Diversity and multicultural politics in Europe
-Political participation, civic Engagement, policy
-Gender, political participation and civic engagement
-Young people, political participation, civic engagement, social cohesion
-Gender and policy
-Men, masculinity, health
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | Entry requirements 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; a Master’s level degree in Social Policy, Sociology or other cognate subject. English language requirements Band B: IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. Please check the University of Warwick website for the most up-to-date information. |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Expertly designed, the PhD in Social Policy and Social Work is best suited to those who are interested in gaining specialist understanding of social policy and social work concerning violence, race and gender. Study at the University of Warwick's Centre for Lifelong Learning in a supportive transdisciplinary academic environment.
This PhD spans a diverse range of areas reflecting the multi-disciplinary strengths of our staff. We welcome applications to study in the following areas:
-Gender violence, child abuse, safety and well-being
-Domestic violence
-Violence against women and ‘race’/ethnicity
-Disability and violence
-Children and violence
-Child abuse and feminist perspectives on child abuse and child protection
-Working with parents and children in public care
-Child contact and post-separation violence
-Child homicide in the context of domestic violence
-Images of child abuse and new information and communication technologies
-‘Race’, ethnicity, gender, and migration
-Migrant communities in Europe
-Diversity and multicultural politics in Europe
-Political participation, civic Engagement, policy
-Gender, political participation and civic engagement
-Young people, political participation, civic engagement, social cohesion
-Gender and policy
-Men, masculinity, health
Level | RQF Level 8 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Entry requirements 2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; a Master’s level degree in Social Policy, Sociology or other cognate subject. English language requirements Band B: IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. Please check the University of Warwick website for the most up-to-date information. |
Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |

University of Warwick
Overview
The University of Warwick is a world-leading campus university, renowned for its excellent teaching and world-leading research. We are ranked 61st in the QS World University Guide 2022, and listed within the top ten UK universities in all three major national league tables. However, we are much more than our rankings. Warwick is a place that inspires, excites, invigorates and supports.
The campus is in Coventry, a modern city with high street shops, restaurants, nightclubs and bars sitting alongside medieval monuments. The Warwickshire towns of Leamington Spa and Kenilworth are also nearby. Coventry is just …
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