Overview

Features

In the Sociology programme from University of Glasgow, we have particular strengths in the following areas. Most members of staff work between and across these areas, and in conjunction with colleagues across the discipline and beyond:

work on national and global aspects of crime, criminal justice and punishment

work on racism and anti-racism, disabilities, health and illness, gender and sexualities, work and the interrelationships between these issues

work on various kinds of ‘risky’ behaviour, including gambling and drug use

Programme Structure

Research

a straightforward, descriptive, and informative title

the question that your research will address

an account of why this question is important and worth investigating

an assessment of how your own research will engage with recent study in the subject

a brief account of the methodology and approach you will take

a discussion of the primary sources that your research will draw upon, including printed books, manuscripts, archives, libraries, or museums

an indicative bibliography of secondary sources that you have already consulted and/or are planning to consult

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Students may want to identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss their research proposal before they apply.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology View 117 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Transcripts/degree certificate

Two references

A one-page research proposal

CV

Name of potential Supervisor

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27720 GBP / year

≈ 27720 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Additional Details

Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Fees for part-time study are half the full-time fee.

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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