Overview

Key Facts of Sociology programme at University of Huddersfield

A full time PhD is a three year programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 to 100,000 words.

Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.

You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).

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Programme Structure

There are several research topics available for this degree. See below examples of research areas including an outline of the topics, the supervisor, funding information and eligibility criteria:

A Sense of a Community

Children, sexuality and sexual abuse

Lgbt+ children/young people

Developments in Child and Youth Participation

Historic childhood sexual abuse

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-24 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-18 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 123 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal level of attainment required for consideration for entry is:

a Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or

an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed, or

appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17600 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

National: £2,450
International: £8,000

Living costs for Huddersfield

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

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