PhD / MPhil Social Work in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

Research Programs The School of Social Work & Social Policy provides MPhil and PhD studies in: Criminology Public health & health policy Social policy Social work For Social Policy, we provide guidance across all the School's primary research fields (listed below). Our expertise spans historical and modern topics, and we encourage applications from students focused on Scotland, the UK, and international contexts. Current student projects explore diverse subjects, from volunteerism and community engagement in modern Scotland to evaluating how social policies affect Human Development in Sierra Leone. Our Social Work faculty also supervise across all research domains. Ongoing projects examine support systems for disabled children and families, aspects of criminal justice social work, and the experiences of children in care and care leavers. Many students collaborate with experts from the Centre for Excellence for Children’s Care and Protection (CELCIS) and the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ). The Criminology PhD program leverages expertise from both Social Work, Social Policy, and the School of Law. Supervision covers diverse areas including youth justice, criminalization, sentencing, rehabilitation, prison healthcare, and prisoner-family relationships. We maintain strong ties with the Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) and the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR). Additionally, the School oversees a specialized PhD in Public Health and Health Policy, drawing on knowledge from the Centre for Health Policy and other University departments. Current research includes projects on mental health challenges among women in poverty and connections between mental health, homelessness, and recovery.