PhD/MPhil Sociology
City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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City, University of London 1

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SEP-25

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City, University of London 1

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OverviewYou will be joining a dynamic and cosmopolitan research community in a leading sociology department.We will work with you to help you become a scholar with the skills to design an independent research project, generate publications that advance substantive and theoretical knowledge and understanding, and who can teach at university level.We are particularly keen to hear from you, if you have an original research proposal in one (or several) of the following areas:new media and the ...Read more

Overview

You will be joining a dynamic and cosmopolitan research community in a leading sociology department.

We will work with you to help you become a scholar with the skills to design an independent research project, generate publications that advance substantive and theoretical knowledge and understanding, and who can teach at university level.

We are particularly keen to hear from you, if you have an original research proposal in one (or several) of the following areas:

  • new media and the digital society
  • trends and developments in global news media
  • media, campaigning, and social change
  • crime and criminality
  • crime and popular culture
  • policing, criminal justice, and crime prevention
  • victimology
  • contemporary social theory (including critical theory)
  • contemporary cultural theory
  • gender, sexualities, and social change
  • work, employment, and socio-economic change
  • youth studies
  • cultural studies.

Deadline for application:Applications are accepted throughout the year.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
What students say
M
Mariya
07 Feb 24

Library staff are..Read more

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Student Reviewer
19 Mar 22

The University provides many different services and supports students in many different ways like with mental health and with future career aspirations. The worst aspect would..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants should, at a minimum, have an Upper-Second-Class undergraduate degree, plus a Merit in a master's degree in an academic discipline related to the proposed research topic. We will also accept the overseas equivalent of UK qualifications. In exceptional cases, professional qualifications and experience in the proposed research area may compensate for the lack of a Master's degree or a grade below that specified above.

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£5,110 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £5110. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£13,630 per year

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Students from EU

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

The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £13630. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£13,630 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 fee for 2024/25 entry is: £13630. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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Mariya
07 Feb 24
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19 Mar 22
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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
City St George's, University of London (formerly City) , London

City, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)....

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City St George's, University of London (formerly City)
Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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