Overview

You’ll be allocated two supervisors, with additional staff members available if necessary. Sociology supervisors at Anglia Ruskin University are experienced in most areas of sociology, with particular strengths in social theory, gender studies, social studies of science and technology and diaspora and migration.

Learning outcomes

We’ll provide you with a rich and stimulating research environment with strong links to research networks in Anglia Ruskin and the wider community, including the Citizens Advice Bureau and the University of Cambridge's Centre for Research into Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CRASSH). We contribute to many of our Faculty’s research groups, including the Policing Institute for the Eastern Region (PIER) and the StoryLab Research Institute.

We also host and take part in many research events, including regular Faculty and departmental research seminars, which will allow you to present your research in a safe and supportive setting. These events, along with our online environment, will help you connect with other research students from a range of disciplines.

Accreditation

Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

All your subject-specific studies will be enhanced and supported by our University-wide training sessions, where you’ll gain important research expertise in areas like ethics, presentations, intellectual property and digital scholarship.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-02-04 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-06 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-16 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-29 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 123 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area.

If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

Tuition Fee

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International

15900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15900 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

846 - 1465 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.