This PhD spans a diverse range of areas in social work and social policy reflecting the multi-disciplinary strengths of our staff. We welcome applications to study in the following areas:

Research themes can include: 

• Men, masculinity, and health 
• Inequalities in health 
• Developing knowledgeable and resilient ‘social actors’ through professional training and CPD 
• The impact of neo-liberal policies on organisational behaviour, structure, and culture 
• The formation of professional identity and professionalism within the context of neo-liberalism 

• Social policy 
• Comparative welfare state studies 
• Labour markets 
• Unemployment policy 
• Social work training and education 

• Childbirth/fatherhood 
• Health and social work 
• Children and families 
• Relationship-based social work 
• Social work and structure 

• • Emotion and social work 
  • Violence towards children 
  • Neoliberalism and contemporary social work 

Most of our students self-fund their PhD research. It is also possible to apply for scholarships. Due to the competitive and restricted nature of scholarship opportunities, you are advised to develop a self-funded ‘back up’ plan.

For up-to-date information concerning fees, funding and scholarships for Home/EU and Overseas students please visit Warwick's Fees and Funding webpage.

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Dr Alan Dolan
Dr Steve Gascoigne
Dr John Gough
Dr Makhan Shergill

2:i undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject; a Master’s level degree in Social Policy, Sociology or other cognate subject

English language requirements Band B
IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above

International Students
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information please visit the international entry requirements page.

For full details on applying and preparing a research proposal visit our webpages.