Our unique Doctor of Professional Practice qualification in Community Social Care Policy and Practice is delivered entirely online, offering you a flexible route into doctorate-level study. It’s aimed at current social work, care and community professionals who want to develop advanced research skills which will empower them to have a positive impact on practice and policy.
Why study with us
- This is the first course within the UK to deliver totally online doctoral study. Through various interactive online learning opportunities, you’ll develop your own supportive research community.
- Because it’s delivered totally online, you can work flexibly and fit the demands of this course around your everyday work and other commitments.
- In this course you make a contribution to both theory and practice in your field, and develop professional practice by making a contribution to professional knowledge.
What you'll do
- You’ll benefit from expert support from a selected supervisory team throughout the course. During the course you’ll get to engage with professorial staff who are international experts within their chosen field.
- You’ll benefit from the best and most contemporary research and professional practice to ensure that course content is relevant to your future career, or further studies.
- You’ll engage in developing original research that will have an impact on professional practice and/or policy, as well as theory.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Future careers
This doctoral qualification could enable you to move into academia or professional research as well as increasing your status and advancing your career within your professional field.
Entry requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- A minimum of two years professional experience within your chosen field, plus a minimum of a BA/BSc (honours) degree 2.2 or above or international equivalence. International students are also required to prove their abilities in written English.
This course involves working with vulnerable people, including children. To make sure we accept suitable students, you must get a clear enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check, previously called a CRB check.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies. Select your country or region to see if you are eligible and how to apply.
We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies.
This course is delivered by the School of Health, Social Work and Sport
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