MPhil Social Work and Social Care in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University

Our research produces crucial insights into developments affecting both social care professionals and service delivery, focusing on outcomes like life quality, community integration, and social capital metrics. Pursuing a PhD in Social Work and Social Care allows you to explore specialized research aligned with your academic or career goals. Current student projects examine areas like support for young caregivers, collaborative approaches to substance abuse treatment, and isolation challenges faced by elderly care home residents. Throughout your studies, you'll cultivate valuable transferable skills including analytical reasoning, organizational leadership, and evaluative analysis that are prized across professions. As part of our College of Human and Health Sciences, you'll join a vibrant, collaborative research community with numerous chances to build interdisciplinary connections and establish relationships with institutions and policymakers nationally and internationally. This ensures your work remains engaged with and influenced by broader social care contexts. The latest Research Excellence Framework (2014-2021) rated more than three-quarters of our college's research as internationally excellent or world-leading.

Swansea's MPhil in Social Work and Social Care empowers you to conduct an extensive research project driven by your personal interests. This prestigious qualification opens doors to academic careers or diverse opportunities in education, government, and private industry. The program culminates in a 60,000-word thesis showcasing original findings that meaningfully advance the field, evaluated through an oral defense (viva voce). You'll develop advanced research capabilities, with additional skills workshops available on campus. The program includes opportunities to present your work to peers and faculty through departmental seminars and academic conferences.