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Applied Social Science PhD

Lancaster University

Lancaster, England, United Kingdom•QS 2027 #164

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Lancaster University offers Applied Social Science PhD, a doctorate in Social Sciences & Education programme in Lancaster, United Kingdom. Tuition for international students is GBP 22,620 per year (GBP 5,238 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Social Sciences & Education
Local tuition: GBP 5,238 / year
International tuition: GBP 22,620 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Information for the 2026/27 academic year · Last checked November 2026 · Source: lancaster.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

This doctoral programme, led from the social work team, supports independent scholarship on how welfare systems, policy frameworks and professional practice affect children, families and communities. Candidates join a discipline that values equity and human rights and aims for social transformation. Doctoral researchers join a training programme that covers research design, scholarly writing and public knowledge exchange. Seminars and workshops connect students with practitioners and policy networks at home and abroad, and interdisciplinary links with law, sociology and criminology broaden the scholarly base. The degree suits practitioners, policy professionals and advocates, as well as those seeking a research career in academia, policy or professional practice. Students also gain experience of presenting findings to varied audiences. Candidates also gain a clear sense of how their research can inform practice.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

About Lancaster University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Rural
Founded: 1964
Students: 18,620
QS rank: #164
Programs: 444
Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Applied Social Science PhD award?

Lancaster University awards a Doctorate in the field of Social Sciences & Education on completion of this programme.

How much does Applied Social Science PhD cost?

Tuition for international students is GBP 22,620 per year (GBP 5,238 per year for local students).

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