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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
JAN
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
JAN
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Full Time
APR-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Part Time
JAN
8 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Stag Hill
Part Time
APR-25
8 years
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Why choose this programme
Boasting an international reputation and a thriving academic environment, the Department of Sociology supervises PhDs in a wide range of subjects across sociology, criminology, digital media and communications and related areas.
The Department has an excellent reputation for its innovative and ground-breaking research. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) in the REF 2021, we were 9th for research that is world-leading and internationally excellent (4* and 3* research combined).?Our research environment has been ranked 11th for Sociology.
What you will study
Exactly what you'll study will depend on the topic of your PhD. We can supervise a wide range of areas relating to criminology, sociology, gender, and digital?media and?communications – please see the ‘themes and facilities’ tab for a full list.
The PhD?programme?centres on close individual tuition and guidance from your supervisory team, comprising a principal supervisor, a co-supervisor and, in some cases, an additional third supervisor. Supervisors offer advice, feedback and guidance on all aspects of the PhD process, as well as – where appropriate – on career and CV development,?and research dissemination through publications and conference papers.
We formally review your progress twice a year, offering the opportunity for medium and longer-term research planning, the identification of training needs, and provision of CV and career advice. Progress reviews also offer you the opportunity to raise any queries, concerns or suggestions.
Close to the end of your first year, you will complete a PhD?confirmation process in which you will receive detailed feedback and guidance on your work,?from staff outside your supervisory team.
Applicants are expected to hold at least an upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in sociology or a related discipline.
Students living in
Domestic
£2,356 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fee is for JUL 2024
£9,300 per year
Students from EU
JUL 2024 - £9,300; OCT, JAN & APR 2024 - £10,100
£9,300 per year
Students from International
JUL 2024 - £9,300; OCT, JAN & APR 2024 - £10,100
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