Study Health Policy, PhD at Swansea University in the UK, School of Health and Social Care

Health Policy, PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

This PhD in Health Policy at Swansea will enable you to undertake a substantial project led by your own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can present a career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. A thesis of 100,000 words will be submitted for assessment demonstrating original research with a substantive contribution to the subject area. The PhD is examined following an oral examination of the thesis (a viva voce examination or viva voce). You will acquire research skills for high-level work and skills and training programmes are available on campus for further support. There will be an opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars and conferences. There may also be opportunities to develop your teaching skills through undergraduate tutorials, demonstrations and seminars.

Which department am I in?

School of Health and Social Care

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,950.00 (US$ 28,347) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Singleton Park Campus 1

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£21,950.00 (US$ 28,347) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

16/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Singleton Park Campus 1

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a masters degree. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a masters degree, will be considered on an individual basis.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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Swansea University is a dual campus university boasting excellent teaching, world class research and outstanding student support.

  • 86 percent of research quality is world leading (REF 2021)
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