PhD in Social Policy and Gender Studies

Social science research at Hull is focused on creating a positive impact on the real-life conditions and experiences of individuals and communities, at a local, national and global level.

Our work has contributed to the renowned Global Slavery Index, which charts the scale of contemporary slavery, and has affected policy changes at all levels.

To help achieve this, we encourage and develop innovative yet pragmatic approaches to research. This means actively encouraging involvement from both academic and non-academic users to ensure that the main beneficiaries of our research are not only key policy makers and public sector professionals, but are also users of health and social care services, and those working in voluntary and community organisations.

For entry onto one our PhD, you should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least Master's degree (or international equivalent) at merit or 60% and above in a closely related subject to your proposed disciplinary field of study. For applicants whose backgrounds do not qualify them for direct entry, we may recommend a conversion course' in the form of one of our Masters courses.

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.
TOEFL iBT - Overall 60-78 At least - Reading 10, Listening 9, Speaking 17, Writing 19