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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
OCT-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Full Time
OCT-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Part Time
OCT-26
4 Years
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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
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,356 per year
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)
£31,320 per year
Students from EU
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£31,320 per year
Students from International
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