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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
MAY-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
MAY-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Full Time
FEB-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Part Time
FEB-25
7 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Sheffield Hallam University
Part Time
MAY-25
7 years
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Course summary
Using a range of social theories, as well as qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches, you will produce a piece of original sociological research in areas including social class, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, education, health, and employment and welfare. You have the chance to work with the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research and Centre for Development and Research in Education.
How you learn
Throughout a period of intensive, supervised investigative work, you work closely with specialists in your chosen field to produce an extended thesis of up to 80,000 words in the case of doctoral research. You can take modules and supplementary online courses to develop skills in relation to a range of methodologies, methods and theoretical approaches. The work you complete on these can be included as part of your qualification.
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Future careers
Doctorates are essential qualifications for many careers in academia, the policy sector, and public and commercial research organisations. Our research is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies. Our alumni have gone on to take up academic posts in both teaching and research roles, as well as public sector organisations. Many people take part-time degrees in collaboration with their current employer.
All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same). All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 per year
Students from Domestic
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£17,205 per year
Students from EU
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£17,205 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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