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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Colchester Campus
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Colchester Campus
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Colchester Campus
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Colchester Campus
Part Time
JAN
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Colchester Campus
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
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If you have a strong background in sociology, its cognate disciplines or interdisciplinary areas, and a well-formulated research proposal, then our PhD could be appropriate. We offer supervision that covers topics pertaining to Europe, the Americas, Africa, and the Asian sub-continent, with strengths in criminology and social justice; culture and media; economic sociology; ethnicity, migration and human rights; intimacy and gender, social theory and methodology; and survey methodology. Reflecting this, we are home to four major research centres: the Migration Studies Centre, the Centre for Research in Economic Sociology and Innovation (CRESI), the Centre for Intimate and Sexual Citizenship (CISC) and the Centre for Criminology.
As part of our wide offering of studentships, we currently have three research opportunities in the areas of sociology and economics. These projects are studentships linked with the ESRC Research Centre on Micro-Social Change (MiSOC), which is hosted at our Institute for Social and Economic Research at our Colchester Campus.
Your future
Many of our postgraduates go on to successful academic careers, both in the UK and overseas. Others have established careers in non-governmental organisations, local authorities, specialist think tanks, government departments, charities, media production, and market research.
Our university is strong across the social sciences so, by studying with us, you gain the opportunity to work with and be taught by well-known international scholars. We have strong interdisciplinary links which mean your research and studies can be informed by a variety of perspectives.
You will need a good masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,786 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)
£18,750 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,750 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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