Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026
- Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
540 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Chester, United Kingdom
Overview
Research into health and social care is of major importance in the current social and economic climate. This increases the demand for practitioners who are able to effectively lead, innovate and evaluate service provision with a limited resource allocation. This course is designed to enable the personal and professional development of individuals working within these areas.
Features
This Health and Social Care course at the University of Chester is designed and delivered by a team of academics who are research active and committed to the ongoing development of health and social care policy, practice and service delivery. You will therefore be joining a community where debate and critical thought are both welcomed and fostered.
You will be encouraged to reflect upon current practice, explore new ways of thinking, explore new or different theoretical perspectives, and offer new insights into the chosen field of study.
Programme Structure
What you’ll study:
- Research methodologies, social theory, philosophy, cultural practices and policy form the major themes around which the modules and teaching is structured.
- The self-selected doctoral thesis will require you to apply the knowledge and skills that you have gained during the taught components of the course.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 91 or 4.5
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
Applicants must have:
- A relevant honours degree (usually minimum of 2:1)
- A relevant Master’s degree
- A minimum of two years’ experience in their chosen field
Fees and Funding
Domestic tuition fee for the domestic students: 4,911 AUD per year (approx. 2,619 GBP per year). Tuition fees are TBC.
Living costs in Chester, United Kingdom: 1,238-2,138 AUD per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
