Overview
The Sociology programme from The University of Exeter have a range of interests that cut across themes in sociology (including criminology), philosophy, anthropology and anthrozoology. We support postgraduate students working across a diverse range of topics in these disciplines and at their boundaries. Our department includes Egenis, the Centre for the Study of Life Sciences, an internationally recognised research centre for philosophical and social studies of the life sciences.
Research culture
As a postgraduate student in the Department of Sociology, Philosophy and Anthropology, (SPA) you will be able to pursue your work within a friendly and informal atmosphere.
We pride ourselves on providing an environment for students that will expose you to a wide range of intellectual influences and exciting ideas.
PhD students are also part of the wider College of Social Sciences and International Studies research community and have opportunity to meet with students and staff from other disciplines.
Our research culture is characterised by our commitment to foster thinking and analysis that crosses over traditional academic boundaries (such as between philosophy-sociology-anthropology as well as social sciences-life sciences). The research culture for postgraduate students reflects this spirit.
Programme Structure
Topics:
- Science and Technology Studies (STS)
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Social Theory
- Social Inequalities in Education
- Cultural Sociology
- Political Sociology
- Criminology
- Terrorism
- Ethnography
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Most subject areas do no have specific deadlines for applications, though the majority of students start in September.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology Liberal Arts View 26 other PhDs in Liberal Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
You should have a good first degree either in Philosophy or another subject that could prepare you for a research project within the Department.
Tuition Fee
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International
19000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4596 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Exeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.