Social Work and Social Care (Research)

We offer two types of research degree: an MPhil or a PhD – which consider topics, organisations or concepts relating to social work and social care services.

We offer much more than a degree. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events including departmental research seminars, research centre seminars, postgraduate research student seminars, as well as being part of a vibrant and a engaged researcher community.

Why study this course at the University of Birmingham?
Our PhD programmes offer you a combination of taught courses in the first year and careful supervision throughout your study, with the aim of helping you to produce a thesis that makes a significant and original contribution to the discipline.

• Join the Department of Social Work and Social Care, an internationally leading centre for research in social work.

• Study at the UK's most targeted university by the country’s leading graduate employers (Highfliers 2024)

• Have access to a sophisticated, hi-tech learning environment. There are nine libraries supporting your learning through access to one of the biggest research library facilities in the UK.

Career opportunities
Birmingham’s School of Social Policy and Society postgraduates enter a wide range of occupational sectors: the majority in the public sector in areas such as youth work but others including events, sales, administration and education. Graduates also opt to continue in academia.