PhD in Sociology
University of Cambridge
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.2)

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
2 options available
academic-cap
Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

location-pin
Location

University of Cambridge

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

OCT-26

time
Duration

3 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

University of Cambridge

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

OCT-26

Duration

3 Years

SELECTED

Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Location

University of Cambridge

Study mode

Part Time

Start date

OCT-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECT

Subjects

Select a subject


Sociology
SELECTED

Exam type

Select a an exam type


Location

Select student location


Domestic
SELECTED

EU
SELECT

Rest of World
SELECT

Course info

The Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge is a world-class centre for teaching and research in Sociology. It has a proud tradition of research grounded in engagement with contemporary real-world issues. Our PhD programme combines taught content in research methods and academic skills with independent study under the supervision of one or more experts in the students chosen field. Many who graduate from our PhD programme go on to become professional researchers or academics ...Read more

The Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge is a world-class centre for teaching and research in Sociology. It has a proud tradition of research grounded in engagement with contemporary real-world issues. Our PhD programme combines taught content in research methods and academic skills with independent study under the supervision of one or more experts in the student's chosen field. Many who graduate from our PhD programme go on to become professional researchers or academics others work in national government, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks, and consultancies.Our PhD programme aims to create an environment which supports our students:to think criticallyto undertake state-of-the-art research in their chosen fieldsto engage with the world at the interface between theory, policy and practiceto develop a full portfolio of research skillsto produce a scholarly, exciting and socially relevant PhDto move on to interesting and fulfilling jobs

Key stats

  IDP Connect
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
1st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
1st

Entry requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Merit). Applicants must have achieved an overall mark of at least 70% (or equivalent) in a master's degree in a relevant subject and, where available, a dissertation mark of at least 70 or the equivalent. Applications will be judged on past academic performance and the quality and originality of the research proposal; we may also consider your employment history, previous research experience, publications, etc.

Tuition fees

Students living in

Domestic

£10,356 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£31,320 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£31,320 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

IDP Connect

Uni info

University of Cambridge
The Old Schools Trinity Lane Cambridge CB2 1TN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cambridge  0.7 miles away

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate