Social Work,PhD
    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 26,443 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Social Work,PhD

    About

    Overview

    Social Work at Oxford Brookes offers a supportive and collaborative research community, giving you the chance to develop your research skills together with knowledge of your chosen subject. We take a holistic approach to individual, family, community and societal well-being, and have strong partnerships with external research centres and practitioners.

    You can undertake research degrees in areas such as:

    • children and families
    • drugs and alcohol
    • inter-professional education and collaborative practice.

    You will be supported throughout your studies by a supervisory team who you will meet on a regular basis and have many additional opportunities to share your progress with other researchers and research students. There are opportunities to participate in the Faculty’s annual research conference and to attend research seminars, including research training seminars.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    All students must be able to meet the University’s requirements for a research degree, which is to be able to devote a minimum of 35 hours per week (full-time) or 15 hours per week (part-time) to the programme of research.

    The minimum entry requirement for the degree of MPhil, or MPhil with transfer to PhD, is a first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent qualification.

    The normal entry requirement for a PhD is a Masters degree, or exceptionally a good honours degree/equivalent.

    English Program Requirements

    Our requirement is IELTS: 6.5-7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking), depending on the subject. Please note that an IELTS certificate must be current; they are only valid for 2 years from issue. For further information about the test visit the IELTS website. Please note that we are unable to accept TOEFL qualifications.

    However, there may be some exceptions. See UK Government visa information for more detail on the information.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    26,443 / year

    Social Work,PhD

    Oxford Brookes University

    Oxford Brookes University

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Oxford