PhD Sociology
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
Plymouth’s PhD Sociology programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of our research was classified as ‘world-leading’ or 'internationally excellent'. We have collective strengths in health policy, gender, media, sustainability and climate change, nationalism and methodological innovations.
Our graduates have won a number of awards for their internationally leading research.
Key highlights
- REF 2021 rated 86% of research world-leading or internationally excellent
- Research strengths in health policy, gender, media and nationalism
- Expertise in sustainability, climate change and methodological innovation
- Graduates have won awards for internationally leading research
- Long and distinguished history of sociology research
Entry requirements
- Master's degree: Merit — Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of s…
- Degree: 2:1 — to include area; or above
- Degree: 1st — to include to PhD; considered case by case
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
£4,000 off tuition fees in year one
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in sociology
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Social research officer
- Policy analyst
- Research consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: Please visit the fees and student finance page for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department. | International: Please visit the fees and student finance page for information about fees. You are responsible for meeting all of the costs related to your own research project, beyond the resources available in the department.
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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