Sociology

Entry requirements

A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Sociology or a related subject; a strong research proposal; support from at least one potential supervisor in Sociology. Applicants are advised to contact academic staff directly in the first instance to discuss supervision. Staff research interests can be found on their individual staff pages.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Joining our welcoming and supportive international community of researchers, you will have the chance to develop into an independent researcher and specialist, working closely with dedicated supervisors who are recognised authorities their fields. You will receive training in undertaking doctoral study at the beginning of your course, meet regularly with your supervisors as you work on your independent sociological research project, and have access to a lively calendar of seminars, workshops, networking and development opportunities throughout your time with us.

Teaching and learning

All first year PhD students undertake a two-term course called Research Process and Research Design. Provided by the Department, this course supports students with the fundamentals of PhD study and life and prepares them for their upgrade from MPhil to PhD. All doctoral students have access to dedicated PhD study rooms with computers and printers.