Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work

PhD

In Belfast City

£ 2,100 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    PhD

  • Location

    Belfast city (Northern Ireland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Overview: Research Strategies The School has a reputation for research which has maximum impact.  This includes comparative studies with international partners, ensuring that research we do has relevance locally, nationally and internationally. All are pursued through a range of theoretical and empirical approaches that take account of the person in society, social division and intersectoral stratification.  Various methodological approaches are reflected in our research including qualitative, quantitative, cross-cultural, longitudinal, biographical and comparative history. We approach the fields of social work, sociology, gender studies and criminology from a broad perspective and encourage multidisciplinary approaches to study and analysis of social phenomena.  We see ourselves as social scientists committed to ways of working that interact with and build knowledge and capacities in the communities around us and have a positive impact on human well-being.  Our research is organised into seven themes: Children, Young People and Families Conflict and Social Change Social Inequalities Disability Ageing and Health Criminal Justice Drugs and Alcohol Trauma, Violence and Abuse Research Strengths Some of the School's research strengths include: Adoption and fostering Attitude surveys Behavioural analysis Border studies Children in state care/leaving care Cognitive-behavioural approaches Comparative analysis of conflict societies Criminality; Drugs and alcohol use Gender and identity theory Health, illness and disability Historical and contemporary social movements Mental health, social work and social policy Social work and social conflict in Northern Ireland The sociology of religion Theory and measurement of poverty, inequality and social exclusion Share this course Share ...

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Location

Start date

Belfast City (County Antrim)
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University Road, BT7 1NN

Start date

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About this course

The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School. International Qualifications For information on international qualification equivalents please select Your Country from the list on our International Students website. Additional Information for International Students
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Subjects

  • Social Work
  • School
  • Sociology
  • Conflict
  • Social Policy
  • Disability
  • International

Course programme

Special Features

The School attracts significant funding each yea. Recent funding successes include large research awards from prestigious research councils; AHRC, ESRC, NIHR and the MRC.

We also secure funding at a local level with peer reviewed funding streams for example HSC Research and Development Office, DHSSPS and charitable bodies.School research is informing thinking and contributes to policy making at local, national and international levels. The School hosts the Pioneering Research Programme, the Centre for Evidence and Social Innovation.

The School attracts research students from many parts of the world including several European countries, Ghana, India, Jordan, Russia, Uganda and the USA.

The School also offers a Professional Doctorate in Childhood Studies (DChild), which incorporates both taught and research elements and aims to enable professionals working with children and/or young people to extend their professional experience and develop skills in research, evaluation and evidence-informed practice.

Additional information

Career Prospects Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally. A career in social science can be a satisfying way of putting policy into practice.  Opportunities in his career path include positions that use research and data to understand and improve society at...

Sociology, Social Policy and Social Work

£ 2,100 + VAT