Postgraduate study
The Centre for Health and Social Care Research offers the following postgraduate courses
- Masters of Social Research Methods for Social Work (MA SSRM)
- Masters of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Doctorate in Professional Studies (DProf)
For students interested in doctoral study, our staff welcome contact to discuss potential projects. Initial contact should be made via the admin team on 0114 225 680 or 0114 225 691. Potential students should also visit the personal profile pages of staff to see their current supervision and research interests. Please also visit www.shu.ac.uk/study/form for an application form.
At the moment we are actively looking to recruit potential students whose interests are in the topic areas of intellectual disability, public health, access and uptake of health and social care and clinical/medical ethics. Enquiries on other topics are also very welcome.
> Find out more about our current doctoral students
MA Social Research Methods for Social Work (SSRM)
Our MA in Social Research Methods for Social Work (SSRM) provides an ESRC-recognised training route for people already involved in the profession and who are seeking a vocationally relevant qualification for research-oriented work.
Research degrees
Research degrees leading to Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) awards are offered in areas related to our current research themes, which include
- rehabilitation and recovery
- ageing and older people
- children, young people and families
- hard to reach groups and social inclusion
- culture identity and health
- inter-professional and multidisciplinary education and working
The PhD may be taken on a split-site basis, which allows international students to undertake some of their studies in their own country along with periods of time spent in Sheffield. Availability of the split PhD is subject to satisfactory supervisory and research governance arrangements
Professional Doctorate
We also offer a Professional Doctorate (DProf), which allows experienced professionals to study as part of a diverse cohort of other mature professionals and undertake projects addressing the real challenges and dilemmas of professional practice. It is a practice-based alternative to the more theoretical PhD and is ideal for those working in, or wishing to work in, advanced practitioner or consultant roles.
