Overview

We offer a Applied Social Science degree at the Lancaster University - Management School. Recent work has been informed by a growing emphasis on issues of equal opportunities, social justice, poverty and social exclusion.

Features

A programme of skills and dissertation workshops designed specifically for postgraduate students within the Sociology Department runs throughout the year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociology

Gender and Women’s Studies

Science Studies

Media and Cultural Studies

Applied Social Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00

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More details

If you are applying for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Social Work Sociology View 62 other PhDs in Social Work 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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree: an upper second class honours degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science background

Master's degree: a good Master's degree in a relevant subject.

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Tuition Fee

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International

21082 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21082 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Lancaster

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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