PhD Sociology and Social Policy
University of Stirling
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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DEC-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Stirling

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DEC-26

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3 Years

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In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, Stirling ranked 3rd in Scotland and top 25 in the UK for Social Work and Social Policy research – with 100% of our research environment and 88% of our research deemed world leading or internationally excellent. As a PhD researcher in Sociology and Social Policy, you’ll benefit from our desire to engage with communities around the world and produce research that makes a positive difference to society. Our staff having outstanding international ...Read more

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, Stirling ranked 3rd in Scotland and top 25 in the UK for Social Work and Social Policy research – with 100% of our research environment and 88% of our research deemed world leading or internationally excellent. As a PhD researcher in Sociology and Social Policy, you’ll benefit from our desire to engage with communities around the world and produce research that makes a positive difference to society. Our staff having outstanding international research records, and you’ll be part of a Faculty that hosts and collaborates with renowned centres and networks such as The Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection, the Dementia Services Development Centre and many more. Our research influences policy, shapes thinking and improves lives. Postgraduate researchers in Sociology and Social Policy have a key role to play in all that we do, and we offer a supportive, encouraging environment to help you achieve your goals.

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WUSCA ranking:
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81/91
CUG Subject Ranking
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20th
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51st
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Peter
16 Dec 25

Union still being closed is pretty poor. Massive social space left unused. The actual uni is not the best place to study. The library is incredibly noisy. More could be done to..Read more

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Casey
15 Dec 25

I just haven’t seen/needed some of these facilities, so I rated them a 3 star. So far the university has been very accommodating. I love it..Read more

Entry requirements

An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.

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£5,006 per year

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Accommodation(Based on the range of costs for a self-catered room in university halls of residence. Includes cost of electricity and wi-fi.)360.20 to 795.48 (Monthly expenditure). Registration-only fee: £500.

£21,500 per year

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Accommodation(Based on the range of costs for a self-catered room in university halls of residence. Includes cost of electricity and wi-fi.)360.20 to 795.48 (Monthly expenditure). Registration-only fee: £500.

£21,500 per year

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Students from International

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Accommodation(Based on the range of costs for a self-catered room in university halls of residence. Includes cost of electricity and wi-fi.)360.20 to 795.48 (Monthly expenditure). Registration-only fee: £500.

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Peter
16 Dec 25
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Union still being closed is pretty poor. Massive social space left unused. The actual uni is not the best place to study. The library is incredibly noisy. More could be done to...
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Casey
15 Dec 25
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I just haven’t seen/needed some of these facilities, so I rated them a 3 star. So far the university has been very accommodating. I love it...
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University of Stirling
University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bridge of Allan  0.8 miles away

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