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PhD Social Work

University of Stirling · Scotland · PHD-SOCIAL-WORK

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PhD Social Work is a Postgraduate research degree at University of Stirling, Scotland. It covers areas like social work practice, social theory, social work, social policy, professional practice, social research methods. The summary below is compiled from public course information — approximate, not official.

University
University of Stirling
Level
Postgraduate research
Indicative fees
£5,238

What you'll study in PhD Social Work

social-work-practicesocial-theorysocial-worksocial-policyprofessional-practicesociologysocial-research-methodspublic-policydevelopmental-psychologycriminologyinclusive-practicework-placementcounselling-theoryclinical-psychology

Example subjects: 20 credits for Graduate Certificate in Child Welfare and Protection, 20 credits for Social Work Practice Education, Psychology Work Placement, Social Psychology, Critical Perspectives of Mental Health Practice, Dissertation in Sociology, Sociology of Childhood, Sociology of Development, Applying a Social Policy Lens, Using Theory and Methods in Social Research, Understanding Social Policy, The Development of Social Theory.

Frequently asked questions

What will I study in PhD Social Work?

PhD Social Work covers areas like social-work-practice, social-theory, social-work, social-policy, professional-practice, sociology, social-research-methods, public-policy.

How much does PhD Social Work cost?

Indicative domestic fees for PhD Social Work are around £5,238 (approximate, usually per year). International fees differ — confirm with the university.

Who offers PhD Social Work?

PhD Social Work is offered by University of Stirling, Scotland.

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Sources: University of Stirling official course page. Information is compiled and summarised — not copied verbatim — and is approximate; always confirm with the original source.

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