PhD Social Work (4 years)
University of Manchester · Manchester, United Kingdom
About this programme
Our PhD/MPhil programmes enable postgraduate researchers to tackle real-world challenges in health and science while preparing for their career
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £27,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- April, January, September
Entry requirements
We require: An honours degree (minimum Upper Second (2:1)) or the overseas equivalent in a relevant subject AND a very good MSc/MPhil/MRes degree from a recognised institution OR satisfactory work at postgraduate level (which must include some research training) undertaken for the equivalent of at least one year full-time. NB In exceptional circumstances, we may consider an application from a student without both an undergraduate and post-graduate degree. For example, if they have a first/distinction and research experience. The four-year programme is strongly recommended for anyone who: has n
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds