Research course
Social Work and Social Care
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.
Months of entry
January, September
Course content
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.
AREAS OF STUDY
We host three research centres:
- Centre for Innovation and Research in Adult Wellbeing
- Centre for Innovation and Research in Childhood and Youth (jointly hosted by the Department of Education and the Department of Social Work and Social Care)
- Centre for Social Work Innovation and Research.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- full time48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- eswpgradmin@sussex.ac.uk