Social Policy and Social Work
Position Details (Master's)
Throughout this Social Policy and Social Work M.Phil program from University of York you'll join doctoral students from across the globe pushing conceptual, methodological and theoretical dimensions of social policy and social work.
You will belong to theWhite Rose Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre(DTC) with its extended networks and training events. You'll have access to desk space and computing facilities at theResearch Centre for the Social Sciences (RCSS), which is a hub for interdisciplinary research and postgraduate life in the social sciences at York.
Key facts:
Consider how your research interestscomplement ourexpertise and knowledge. Find out more about oursupervisors, our research and current doctoral students.
Before you apply you may find it useful to contact Dr Ziyun Fanfor an informal discussion about your topic and potential supervisors.
Supervision
We are able to offer supervision in a wide range of areas, largely focused around the following topics:
- Childhood, youth and family
- Housing
- Welfare and poverty
- Mental health
- Comparative and global social policy
- Health and social care
- Crime
We are able to offer supervision in a wide range of areas, largely focused around the following topics:
- Childhood, youth and family
- Housing
- Welfare and poverty
- Mental health
- Comparative and global social policy
- Health and social care
- Crime
University of York
On Campus (Full Time)
2 years
Jul 2026