University Of Birmingham, Birmingham Programs, Tuition Fees & Entry Requirements 2022-2023

Doctor of Social Work From University of Birmingham

Birmingham, EnglandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1900established year
28354enrollment
Public
Partner [16 Courses]
6.8/10

Doctor of Social Work

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$27,768 /Yr

£21,360 /Yr
  • The Doctor of Social work is a professional doctorate for both UK based as well as International (EU and wider Overseas) students. Its purpose is to enable those working in professional contexts to make a difference by carrying out applied or action-orientated research in a variety of areas. It also facilitates organisational input on agreed research areas and can enhance organisational research capacity.
  • The Doctor of Social Work is designed for those who are involved in aspects of social work, social policy and practice in a wide range of settings, including government, voluntary organisations, community-based projects, management, education, social care, health care, probation and user groups, as paid workers or volunteers.
  • It aims to develop critical reflection within participants' policy, practice and organisational contexts, enhance applied social research skills, and develop ability to carry out and apply original research. 
  • The programme comprises research training, work orientated assignments and a 50,000-word thesis demonstrating original work.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline Jun 30, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$27768 (GBP 21360)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements:

  • A good 2:1 honors degree or an equivalent qualification
  • Applicants should hold a Masters qualification at merit level or above 
  • Any academic and professional qualifications or professional experience will be taken into account

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS: minimum 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each band
  • TOEFL: minimum 88 with 21 in reading; 21 in listening; 21 in writing and 22 in speaking
  • PTE: 59 in all four skills
  • Cambridge English: minimum 176 with 169 in each subskill

Indian Student Specific Requirements:

  • Applicants should hold a bachelors degree with a completed masters degree
  • Minimum 60% required from a recognized university

Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

5.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

298 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE


Ranking

2024202320212020

Times Higher Education logo
Social Studies 126 out of 997 in Global Ranking
( #17 out of 94 in UK 2024)

QS World University logo
Social Studies 51 out of 130 in Global Ranking
( #11 out of 45 in UK 2024)

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Chevening FellowshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Commonwealth Rutherford FellowshipScholarship per student$ 4,037/Yr$3,105Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Monica Cole Research GrantScholarship per student$ 1,300/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based
Amber ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 19,500/Yr$15,000Level Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based
University of London ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyApprenticeshipTypeMerit-Based
Commonwealth Professional FellowshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based


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