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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
2 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
APR-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Plymouth Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Full Time
APR-26
2 Years
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Plymouth’s PhD Sociology programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of our research was classified as ‘world-leading’ or 'internationally excellent'. We have collective strengths in health policy, gender, media, sustainability and climate change, nationalism and methodological innovations. Our graduates have won a number of awards for their internationally leading research. We offer a vibrant and warm postgraduate culture at Plymouth. We work closely with colleagues in anthropology, health policy, international relations, politics and social work, and postgraduates benefit from a rich interdisciplinary environment. There are opportunities to participate in numerous workshops and events, including those organised by Plymouth International Studies Centre, Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research, and the Sustainable Earth Institute.Full time: 2-4 years, Part time: 4-8 years
Applicants are expected to have completed a masters level qualification to a high standard (e.g. at 'merit' or 'distinction' level) as well as either a good 2:1 or first class honours undergraduate degree in an area of study appropriate to your project proposal. We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications (for instance, you may have studied different subjects at undergraduate and masters level but have worked in and/or developed an interest in your sector since then). We also accept exceptional undergraduate students (1st class) from a cognate discipline straight in to PhD where there is an associated excellent research proposal. If you do not already have a masters degree, you may be interested in one of our masters level research degrees. You will also need to provide evidence that you are ready to pursue the project you propose in your application. This will take the form of a research proposal.
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£5,005 per year
Students from Domestic
UKRI FT fee level
£19,315 per year
Students from EU
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£19,315 per year
Students from International
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The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...
