PhD in Social Work in the United Kingdom
8 phd programmes in social work at 5 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 33,609 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 27,763 USD and 33,844 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Social Work programmes
8 programmes
| Programme | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| PhD in Social Work and Social Care MPhil PhD | University of Birmingham, England | PhD | 27,763 USD |
| PhD in School of Social Work PhD Studentship | University of East Anglia, Norwich | PhD | 33,609 USD |
| PhD in Social Work Doctor of | University of Birmingham, England | PhD | 27,763 USD |
| PhD in Social Work | University of Bristol | PhD | 34,118 USD |
| Phd Social Work | Brunel University London | PhD | 33,844 USD |
| PhD Postgraduate Research in Social Work 2026/27 | University of East Anglia, Norwich | PhD | — |
| PhD Social Work | University of Hertfordshire | PhD | — |
| PhD Social Work | University of Hertfordshire | PhD | — |
Universities for social work in the United Kingdom
PhD in Social Work in the United Kingdom: common questions
- How many social work programmes are there in the United Kingdom?
- 8 social work phd programmes at 5 universities in the United Kingdom are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a social work degree in the United Kingdom cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in social work in the United Kingdom is 33,609 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 27,763 USD and 33,844 USD per year.
- Can I study social work in the United Kingdom in English?
- Yes — 100% of the social work programmes in the United Kingdom in our catalogue are taught in English (8 of 8).
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