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Award
Duration
Duration
Start dates
Start dates
Application
Application
PhD or Professional doctorate
PhD or Professional doctorate
PhD:
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
Professional doctorate:
Part-time: 4–8 years
PhD:
Full-time: 3–4 years
Part-time: 6–8 years
Professional doctorate:
Part-time: 4–8 years
October
October
November to January
November to January
Death, dying and bereavement have been a significant research and teaching theme in the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care for over 20 years. Our work in this area spans death, dying and bereavement in all age groups, from before birth and at the end of a long life. It covers theoretical and practice-related dimensions, including reproductive and neonatal loss, bereavement and memorialisation. Our work is theoretically driven and aims to inform theory and practice, spanning the social sciences, professional practice, caring, and education. We strongly link with local and national organisations, including clinical and third-sector partners. We have an innovative Death, dying and bereavement module, the first flexible learning to address the challenging area of death, dying and bereavement, and end-of-life care.
Our research is recognised for its academic excellence and ability to inform health and social care policy and practice.  Members of the research group are regularly consulted on a wide range of policy and practice-related issues.  In preparation for REF2021, we are currently preparing several impact case studies related to our research and public engagement.
Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an MA or research methods training at MA level (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English.
Sociological, anthropological and professional practice approaches to:
UK fee
UK fee
International fee
International fee
Full-time: £5,006 per year
Full-time: £5,006 per year
Full-time: £12,705 per year
Full-time: £12,705 per year
Part-time: £2,503 per year
Part-time: £2,503 per year
Part-time: £6,353 per year
Part-time: £6,353 per year
UK fee
UK fee
International fee
International fee
Full-time: £3,811 per year
Full-time: £3,811 per year
Full-time: £9,676 per year
Full-time: £9,676 per year
Some of our research students are funded via the Faculty or The Grand Union Doctoral Training Partnership; others are self-funded.
For detailed information about fees and funding, visit Fees and studentships.
To see current funded studentship vacancies across all research areas, see Current studentships.
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Get in touch
If you have an enquiry specific to this research topic, please contact:
Dr Chris Kubiak, PGR Convenor in Wellbeing and Health Care Practice
Email: WELS-PGRs ​
Phone: +44 (0)1908 659205
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Please review the application process if you’re interested in applying for this research topic.
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