Overview
Throughout the Sociology PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll join a lively and supportive group of leading sociologists. This provides a rich environment to grow your own ideas and make a major research contribution within our discipline and beyond. Our PhD in Sociology programme supports students to explore social issues and debates. You'll have opportunities to conduct innovative theoretical and empirical research to a high international standard.
Key facts:
At Newcastle you'll find a group of research-active staff across a range of specialisms in Sociology and Social Anthropology. We have strong interdisciplinary links particularly with anthropology, health studies, geography and politics. Research at Newcastle is world-leading. We have a reputation for impact and relevance for policy and practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Ethnographic studies of post-disaster livelihoods
Sex trafficking and self-harm
- Higher education and underemployment
Female identities in African and Middle Eastern societies
New religions in post-socialist Europe
Relationship between social class
Everyday food practices
Experiences of migrant communities.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
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Disciplines
Sociology View 137 other PhDs in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
A 2:1 honours degree and a master's degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject.
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fee
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International
22800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22800 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
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