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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Full Time
SEP
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
DEC-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
DEC-25
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
SEP
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Birmingham
Part Time
SEP-26
6 Years
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Course highlights In the School of Social Policy and Society, we offer much more than a degree. PhD students have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events including Departmental Research Seminars, Research Centre Seminars, Postgraduate Research Student Seminars, as well as a vibrant and engaged PhD researcher community. Join the School of Social Policy and Society and have access to a wide range of specialists in a vibrant and engaged research community. Study at the UK's most targeted university by the country’s leading graduate employers (Highfliers 2024). Have access to a sophisticated, hi-tech learning environment. There are nine libraries supporting your learning through access to one of the biggest research library facilities in the UK. Course delivery There will be a combination of taught courses in the first year and careful supervision throughout your study, with the aim of helping you to produce a thesis that makes a significant and original contribution to the discipline.
You will need to have a 1st or upper 2nd-class Honours degree. Relevant degrees include social policy, sociology, or criminology. Your post-qualification experience, including any professional qualifications and work experience, will also be taken into account when your application is considered.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
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£22,110 per year
Students from EU
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£22,110 per year
Students from International
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