Social and Policy Sciences PhD
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    Social and Policy Sciences PhD

    University of Bath
    University of Bath
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Bath
    University Rank:#151
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 32,489 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Social and Policy Sciences PhD

    About

    Deepen your knowledge and research skills for an academic or professional career that focuses on social and public policy.

    This course is delivered by the Department of Social & Policy Sciences. Our department is internationally recognised with a strong focus on policy and practice, and a commitment to contribute to social wellbeing and social justice.

    We offer supervisory expertise in four disciplines:

    • International Development
    • Social Policy
    • Sociology
    • Social work

    Our PhDs are not formally assigned a discipline and successful candidates can describe their PhD to reflect its main research area (e.g. PhD in Social Policy; PhD in International Development).

    The programme will enable you to contribute a significant piece of research to the academic community through a written thesis (typically up to 90,000 words).

    Read more about what our current students are researching

    Department of Social & Policy Sciences

    Disciplines

    Department of Social & Policy Sciences

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

  • A first or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university.

  • A Masters degree or appropriate research training is also normally required. We consider applicants without Masters or appropriate research training on a case by case basis. We might require applicants to satisfactorily complete one of our Masters programmes, or to attend some/all of the units of our MRes programmes while undertaking the PhD programme.

    • English Requirements

    • PTEMin 69
    • IELTSMin 7
    • TOEFLMin 100

    English Program Requirements

    English Language requirements

    You will normally need one of the following:

    • IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in all components

    • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 with no less than 62 in any element

    • TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum 24 in all 4 components

    You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

    If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

    Career

    Fee Information

    Fees and funding

    Fees and funding information for Social and Policy Sciences PhD

    Fees

    Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

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    Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students. If you aren't paying your fees in British pounds, you should also budget for possible fluctuations in your own currency.

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    How to pay

    Funding options

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    Payment options

    You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer.

    Paying your tuition fees

    Tuition Fee
    32,489 / year(s)

    Social and Policy Sciences PhD

    University of Bath

    University of Bath

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Bath

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