Qualification Type: | PhD |
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Location: | Pontypridd |
Funding for: | UK Students, EU Students, International Students |
Funding amount: | £19,237 |
Hours: | Full Time, Part Time |
Placed On: | 24th September 2024 |
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Closes: | 11th December 2024 |
About the programme
The University of South Wales are delighted to offer fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships in the Social Care, Social Work and Social Policy Pathway starting in October 2025.
USW has a thriving and diverse research culture. The recruitment of exceptional postgraduate students from the UK and around the world is central to our research philosophy. The results of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 recognise that in Social Work and Social Policy, 71% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent (4* / 3*). We are also the first in Wales for impact with more than 80% of our research impact being world leading or internationally excellent (4* / 3*). At USW, we pride ourselves on not only the strength of our research but also the opportunities and experiences made available to our students. This is reflected in USW being voted the top university in the UK in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES 2023).
The Centre for Social Policy at the University of South Wales is a leading hub for social and public policy analysis. We have strengths in a range of areas of social and public policy including global social policy; European youth policy; wellbeing; displacement and development; geopolitics of energy; climate change; citizen involvement and participation; governance and scrutiny; equality and social justice.
We recommend that applicants read through the profiles of our academics, covering the broad area of Social Policy. We welcome applications that cover the intersectionality of social sciences/social policy (broadly speaking) with cognate issues in social care, the arts, humanities and creative industries.
Entry Criteria:
To receive WGSSS studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equivalent to an UK honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a masters. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply.
Duration of study:
The duration of study varies from 3.5 to 4.5 years full time (or part time equivalent).
The duration of study is dependent on prior research experience and training needs of the student which will be assessed by completing a Development Needs Analysis. We welcome applications for both full and part-time study.
Research in practice placement:
All WGSSS funded students are required to complete a funded Research in Practice placement of 3-months in total (or part-time equivalent). All students will have the opportunity to complete a placement in academia, policy, business or civil society organisations.
International Eligibility:
WGSSS studentships are available to home and international students. Up to 30% of our cohort can comprise international students. International students will not be charged the fee difference between the UK and international rate. Applicants should satisfy the UKRI eligibility requirements.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
WGSSS is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all. We welcome applications from all members of the global community irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
Assessment:
Short-listed applicants will be invited to interview. As part of the interview process, applicants will be asked to give a short presentation and answer a series of panel questions.
How to apply:
Applications should be received no later than 11/12/2024 including all required documents. Due to the volume of applications received, incomplete applications will not be considered.
The first step is to register with our online service and apply online. Please select MPhil/PhD (Social Policy) for your course choice in the online form.
Please include the following documents with your application:
For further advice on the application process please contact Alison Crudgington in the Graduate School (alison.crudgington@southwales.ac.uk).
For a general enquiry or informal discussion about a potential research topic please contact Professor Palash Kamruzzaman (palash.kamruzzaman@southwales.ac.uk).
Full details of the programme, including details of upcoming webinars, can be found here.
Funding:
The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £19,237) and includes access to a Research Training Support Grant.
If you have a disability, you may be entitled to a Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) on top of your studentship.
Prifysgol De Cymru Ysgoloriaeth YGGCC, Partneriaeth Hyfforddiant Doethurol yr ESRC– Polisi Cymdeithasol
Ynglŷn â’r rhaglen:
Mae’n bleser gan Brifysgol De Cymru gynnig ysgoloriaethau ymchwil Ysgol Graddedigion Gwyddorau Cymdeithasol Cymru (YGGCC/WGSSS) (Partneriaeth Hyfforddiant Doethurol yr ESRC) sydd wedi’u hariannu’n llawn yn Llwybr Gofal Cymdeithasol, Gwaith Cymdeithasol a Pholisi Cymdeithasol fydd yn dechrau ym mis Hydref 2025.
Mae gan PDC ddiwylliant ymchwil ffyniannus ac amrywiol. Mae recriwtio myfyrwyr ymchwil eithriadol o’r DU ac o gwmpas y byd yn ganolog i’n hathroniaeth ymchwil. Mae canlyniadau’r Fframwaith Rhagoriaeth Ymchwil 2021 yn cydnabod bod 71% o’n hymchwil mewn Gofal Cymdeithasol a Pholisi Cymdeithasol yn arwain yn fyd-eang neu o ragoriaeth ryngwladol (4* / 3*). Rydym ar y brig yng Nghymru o safbwynt effaith ymchwil gydag o leiaf 80% o’n hymchwil yn arwain yn fyd-eang neu o ragoriaeth ryngwladol (4* / 3*). Yn PDC rydym yn ymfalchïo yng nghryfder ein hymchwil ond hefyd yn y cyfleoedd a’r profiadau a gynigir i’n myfyrwyr. Caiff hyn ei adlewyrchu yn y ffaith mai PDC yw’r brifysgol ar frig prifysgolion y DU yn Arolwg Profiad Myfyrwyr Ôl-raddedig y DU (Postgraduate Research Experience Survey neu PRES 2023).
Mae’r Ganolfan Polisi Cymdeithasol ym Mhrifysgol De Cymru yn arwain ymchwil dadansoddol mewn polisi cymdeithasol a chyhoeddus. Mae gennym gryfderau mewn ystod o feysydd polisi cymdeithasol a chyhoeddus yn cynnwys polisi cymdeithasol byd-eang; polisi ieuenctid Ewropeaidd; lles; dadleoliad a datblygiad; geo-wleidyddiaeth egni; newid hinsawdd; ymrwymiad a chyfranogiad dinasyddion; llywodraethiant ac archwiliaeth; cydraddoldeb a chyfiawnder cymdeithasol.
Argymhellwn ymgeiswyr i ddarllen proffiliau ein hacademyddion o fewn Polisi Cymdeithasol yn gyffredinol. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau sy’n trafod rhyngblethu (intersectionality) y gwyddorau cymdeithasol/polisi cymdeithasol gyda materion perthynol mewn gofal cymdeithasol, y celfyddydau, dyniaethau a’r diwydiannau creadigol.
Meini Prawf Mynediad:
I dderbyn cyllid un o ysgoloriaethau ymchwil YGGCC/WGSSS, mae’n rhaid bod gennych chi gymwysterau neu brofiad sy'n cyfateb i radd anrhydedd yn y DU ar lefel dosbarth cyntaf neu ail ddosbarth uwch, neu radd meistr. Mae croeso i fyfyrwyr sydd â chefndir academaidd anhraddodiadol hefyd wneud cais.
Hyd yr astudiaeth:
Mae hyd yr astudiaeth yn amrywio o 3.5 i 4.5 blynedd amser llawn (neu’r hyn sy’n gyfwerth iddi yn rhan-amser).
Mae hyd yr astudiaeth yn dibynnu ar brofiad ymchwilio blaenorol ac anghenion hyfforddi'r myfyriwr a asesir drwy gwblhau Dadansoddiad o’r Anghenion Datblygu. Rydyn ni’n croesawu ceisiadau am astudio’n amser llawn ac yn rhan-amser.
Lleoliad ymarfer wrth ymchwilio:
Bydd gofyn i bob myfyriwr a ariennir gan YGGCC/WGSSS gwblhau lleoliad Ymarfer wrth Ymchwilio a ariennir am gyfanswm o 3 mis (neu’r hyn sy’n gyfwerth yn rhan-amser). Bydd pob myfyriwr yn cael y cyfle i gwblhau lleoliad mewn sefydliad academaidd, polisi, busnes neu gymdeithas sifil.
Gofynion rhyngwladol ynghylch bod yn gymwys:
Mae ysgoloriaethau ymchwil YGGCC/WGSSS ar gael i fyfyrwyr y DU a myfyrwyr rhyngwladol. Caiff hyd at 30% o'n carfan gynnwys myfyrwyr rhyngwladol. Ni chodir y gwahaniaeth rhwng ffi y DU a'r ffi ryngwladol ar fyfyrwyr rhyngwladol. Dylai ymgeiswyr fodloni gofynion UKRI o ran bod yn gymwys.
Cydraddoldeb, Amrywiaeth a Chynhwysiant:
Mae YGGCC/WGSSS wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi a hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth a chreu diwylliant sy’n cynnwys pawb. Rydyn ni’n croesawu ceisiadau gan bob aelod o'r gymuned fyd-eang waeth beth fo'u hoedran, anabledd, rhyw, hunaniaeth rhywedd, ailbennu rhywedd, statws priodasol neu bartneriaeth sifil, beichiogrwydd neu famolaeth, hil, crefydd neu gred a chyfeiriadedd rhywiol.
Asesu:
Bydd yr ymgeiswyr sy’n cyrraedd y rhestr fer yn cael eu gwahodd am gyfweliad. Yn rhan o'r broses gyfweld, bydd gofyn i ymgeiswyr roi cyflwyniad byr ac ateb cyfres o gwestiynau gan y panel.
Sut i wneud cais:
Dylai ceisiadau ddod i law erbyn 11/12/2024 fan bellaf gan gynnwys yr holl ddogfennau sydd eu hangen. Oherwydd nifer y ceisiadau a ddaw i law, ni fydd ceisiadau anghyflawn yn cael eu hystyried.
Y cam cyntaf yw i gofrestru gyda’n gwasanaeth arlein ac i ymgeisio arlein. Dewisiwch MPhil/PhD (Polisi Cymdeithasol) ar gyfer eich dewis cwrs ar y ffurflen arlein.
Cofiwch gynnwys y dogfennau canlynol yn eich cais:
Am wybodaeth bellach ar y broses ymgeisio cysylltwch gydag Alison Crudgington yn yr Ysgol i Raddedigion, os gwelwch yn dda (alison.crudgington@southwales.ac.uk).
Ar gyfer ymholiad cyffredinol ynglŷn â phwnc ymchwil posibl cysylltwch â’r Athro Palash Kamruzzaman, os gwelwch yn dda (palash.kamruzzaman@southwales.ac.uk).
Gellir dod o hyd i fanylion llawn y rhaglen, gan gynnwys manylion webinarau arfaethedig yma.
Cyllid:
Mae ysgoloriaethau ymchwil a ariennir gan yr ESRC yn talu ffioedd dysgu, cyflog byw di-dreth blynyddol yn unol ag isafswm cyfraddau UKRI (£19,237 ar hyn o bryd) ac mae'n cynnwys mynediad at Grant Cymorth Hyfforddiant Ymchwil.
Os oes gennych chi anabledd, efallai y bydd gennych chi hawl i Lwfans Myfyrwyr Anabl (DSA) ar ben eich ysgoloriaeth ymchwil.
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