Course summary
100% of our research impact in Social Work and Social Policy was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021) From theory and practice in wellbeing to the challenges of social work practice in safeguarding, mental health, adoption and reflective practice to the exploration of extraordinary childhoods, digital childhoods and emotional lives – you’ll work with experts in their fields in a vibrant interdisciplinary research community. We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Modules
Recent PhD thesis titles include: Against the odds? A case study of developing community participation with vulnerable innercity children and young people; how do social workers construct emotional abuse cases?; why and how do older people choose to live in international communities in England?
Assessment method
Research project
Entry requirements
You should normally have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should be in Social Research Methods or in a relevant subject area which includes significant research methods training. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH