PhD Social Policy

Course Overview This course equips you to become a social scientist who conducts multidisciplinary research with a direct, positive impact on human well-being and community capacity. You will develop the expertise to work across vital areas of social policy, including education, health, criminal justice, and family support, all through a lens of social justice. The program is driven by the school's world-class research, which informs policy and practice on both a local and global scale. Key Program Highlights Focus on applied, multidisciplinary research that creates tangible positive change in communities Explore critical themes including health & well-being, criminal justice, and peacebuilding in divided societies Learn to improve policies and interventions for children, young people, and families Grounded in a strong social justice ethos that addresses inequality and inclusion Learn from staff engaged in world-class research funded by major international bodies