Postgraduate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates

MSc in social work - This is a two-year full time degree designed to prepare students for a professional career in the statutory or voluntary social care field. The course runs in close partnership with local social care agencies and local authorities based in inner and outer London boroughs. The course is a combination of a taught and practice curriculum with students undertaking two fieldwork placements in addition to the College based teaching over the two years. We welcome overseas and self-funding students. Entries are submitted through UCAS. Programme Director: Dr Frank Keating

It is a GSCC requirement that all social work students would have undertaken the ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) by the time they qualify. Royal Holloway offer all social work students the opportunity to undertake this study via the College Computer Centre and it is included in the time-table. However, some students may find it easier to undertake this qualification within their own time via an alternative route and this is also acceptable but evidence of completion will be required prior to completion of the qualifying social work programme being undertaken.

Graduate Diploma in work with children and families (With specialist award in social work - Welcome to the Graduate Diploma in Work with Children and Families (with Specialist Award in Social Work) run by Royal Holloway, University of London. The General Social Care Council has approved this programme as a specialist level award in work with children, young people, their families and carers within the Post-qualifying Framework for Social Work Education and Training (GSCC, 2005). It has been specifically designed to assist qualified social workers and other professionals to meet the complexities of working with children and families. Please click on link for further information on the Child Care Consolidation Module, the NQSW Child Care Consolidation Module and the Enabling Learning of Others Module. Enquiries and application forms can also be obtained from Liz Hudson. Programme Director: Anna Gupta

MPhil/PHDS in the department - The Department offers MPhil/PhD places within all of its research groups. Students may study on a full-time or part-time basis. A research degree normally commences in September but we accept students throughout the year, and students may begin their study at any time during the academic year.

The Department is committed to its MPhil/PhD students to train the researchers of the future. We currently have MPhil/PhD students researching into a range of health and social care topics reflecting the research specialisms of Departmental staff.

We welcome MPhil/PhD applications from suitably qualified candidates who have a keen interest in pursuing research in Sociology, health, and social care. For further information, please contact our Director of Graduate Studies - Professor Antonia Bifulco

Facilities

The College provides all the on-campus facilities postgraduates need to access the burgeoning resources for research on the Internet. All our postgraduates have access to PC's and email in the Computer Centre, the Postgraduate Study Room, the Arts Computing Room and the College Library. Our MPhil/PhD students are all given training in research methods via our ESRC RT recognised Masters in Medical Sociology. In addition, Royal Holloway has its own library (the largest of the London University colleges), and students also have access to other University of London libraries.

Graduate School

Detailed information on postgraduate opportunities at Royal Holloway is contained in the Graduate School Prospectus. To obtain copies of these publications, please contact the Educational and International Liaison Office or click the following link: http://www.rhul.ac.uk/Graduate-School/Visiting_student_Form.pdf. Royal Holloway offers access to a wealth of academic resources - libraries, archives, laboratories, unique expertise - which are second to none. University of London postgraduate degrees also enjoy an international recognition which enhances the employability and future career prospects of our graduates.

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• 2 College Masters studentship - MSc Medical Sociology  and MSc in Health Care Systems and International Health Care Policy (covers home fees)
• 1 College Overseas Research Scholarship - contributes towards payment of tuition fees with a fixed award of £5,000.
• 1 Thomas Holloway PhD studentship - covers home fees plus £7000 maintenance bursary
• 3 College PhD Research Scholarships - cover home fees (3 years full-time, or 6 years part-time).

The Department welcomes applicants for all of the above studentships. For Masters Studentships, those with a 2.1 or 1st in their first degree and/or relevant work experience are particularly encouraged to contact us. For PhD studentships, candidates are generally expected to have a good Masters degree. A decision will be made about the allocation of these studentships by the end of July. Contact: Professor Antonia Bifulco

PhDs available - for Sept 2010 entry

The Department of Health and Social Care - Royal Holloway, University of London - is an inter-disciplinary department including Sociology, Criminology, Health Studies and Social Work. Full-time entry is preferred, although we would welcome applicants on a part-time basis.

Criteria:

Candidates are expected to have a good first degree (first or 2:1); and/or a Masters qualification in the Social Sciences. If you would like to be considered, please complete the online registration form giving the title of your chosen PhD (from the list below) together with the name of the supervisor(s); and send a copy of your cv – online form is available here: https://apply.embark.com/grad/royalholloway/92/.
Deadline: 30 April 2010

For further information, please contact Professor Antonia Bifulco , Director of Graduate Studies, a.bifulco@rhul.ac.uk; (020 7307 8615)

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