Overview
PhD students in the Socio-Cultural Studies programme at The University of Edinburgh can apply to the Arts & Humanities Research Council, and some have already been successful in applications for doctoral research funding to the AHRC.
Training and support
You will work with a supervisor on an original research dissertation and participate in advanced sociology research-training workshops, work-in-progress seminars and a writing workshop.
Programme Structure
Indicative courses include:
- Documents of Life
- Research Design
- Data Analysis
- Sources & Approaches for Historical Research
- Research Methods in Literatures, Languages & Cultures
- Research Design in Geography
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Sociology View 101 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent, and a UK masters degree with an overall mark of 65% or its international equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
23350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 23350 GBP per year during 36 months.
Home fees have still to be agreed
PhD PT fees
- International/EU: £11,675
Living costs for Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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