Manchester ,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MPhil/PhD in Social Care and Social Work in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,000
(c. USD24,105.78)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Earning a PhD or advanced research degree in Social Care and Social Work enables you to:
Collaborate with leading specialists. Our institution is widely recognized for applied research in health and social care. 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 Social Aspects of Ageing Group unites multidisciplinary researchers focused on enhancing health outcomes while prioritizing service user perspectives through collaborative approaches with practitioners and policymakers.
Access specialized research support. We provide dedicated resources, research training for postgraduates, and a dynamic calendar of events featuring specialized seminars. We also participate in the University's annual Postgraduate Research Conference, organized by and for research students.
Engage in customized professional development. You can design your own training plan to strengthen academic expertise, refine research capabilities, improve your academic profile, and prepare for careers in evolving integrated health and social care systems.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You should, as a minimum, have a first or 2.1 honours degree or an equivalent qualification.
International students must demonstrate a sufficiently high standard of English language ability.
We welcome interest from applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We will take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment into consideration.
Please be aware the University may not be able to make a decision on your application without the academic transcript for your highest qualification. An interim transcript may be acceptable if the qualification is not yet complete.
There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programmes, however we recommend you apply as early as possible to allow for processing of applications and visas.
copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificates
two references, one of which must be an academic reference
your personal statement
evidence of your English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5, with no less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 65, with no less than 59 in any section
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 180 points overall, with no component below 160 points
TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition) Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score - 89 With no individual test score below-
Listening - 17
Reading - 18
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
International students must demonstrate a sufficiently high standard of English language ability.
We welcome interest from applicants from non-standard backgrounds. We will take subject knowledge, professional experience, publications, or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment into consideration.
Please be aware the University may not be able to make a decision on your application without the academic transcript for your highest qualification. An interim transcript may be acceptable if the qualification is not yet complete.
There is no deadline for applications to our postgraduate programmes, however we recommend you apply as early as possible to allow for processing of applications and visas.
copies of your academic transcripts and graduation certificates
two references, one of which must be an academic reference
your personal statement
evidence of your English language proficiency
IELTS 6.5, with no less than 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 65, with no less than 59 in any section
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 180 points overall, with no component below 160 points
TOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition) Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score - 89 With no individual test score below-
Listening - 17
Reading - 18
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
Tuition
GBP
18,000