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Earning a PhD or postgraduate research degree in Social Care and Social Work enables you to: Collaborate with leading specialists. Our institution is recognized as a premier hub for applied health and social care studies. In the latest national assessment, 60% of our Social Work and Social Policy research achieved world-leading or internationally excellent status (REF2014). Select from adaptable study options. We provide both full-time and part-time research programs designed for professionals from diverse backgrounds. Become part of a vibrant academic network. Our newly established Health, Psychology and Communities research center, particularly the Thriving Communities Research Group (including the Substance Use and Addictive Behaviors Sub-Group), unites multidisciplinary researchers focused on enhancing health outcomes while prioritizing community engagement and service user perspectives in collaborative work with practitioners and policymakers. Access specialized resources and academic events. Postgraduate researchers benefit from dedicated facilities, research training programs, and regular events featuring specialized seminars and our annual Faculty Research in High Summer Conference (FRIHSC). We also participate in the University's yearly Postgraduate Research Conference, organized by and for research students. Engage in customized professional development. You can design a personalized training program to strengthen your academic expertise, refine research capabilities, advance your professional profile, and prepare for careers in integrated health and social care systems.