Disability Studies

About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from behavioural, social sciences as well as physical and environmental sciences in order to understand the human condition. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as policy analyst, academic, research officer, health administrator, counsellor, family law case officer, and etc. in companies including United Nations, Red Cross, Centrelink, Department of Human Services, Salvation Army, and etc.

Living Costs in Bristol**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) £ 13 - 17	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) £ 772 - 1,020	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) £ 625 - 827
Transportation (Daily) £ 3 - 5	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) £ 189 - 250

Average Salary**

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