Overview
In the Science Studies programme from Lancaster University - Management School, we offer supervision for PhDs in a number of areas including cultural imaginaries and material practices of science and technology, policy analysis, environment, health and medicine, and information and communications technologies.
Features
- You will be assigned PhD supervisors (usually two), and consideration will be taken to match you with supervisor(s) whose current active research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen topic.
- Close working relations are enjoyed with other departments at Lancaster, and in some cases there is cross-departmental supervision.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A programme of skills and dissertation workshops designed specifically for postgraduate students within the Sociology Department runs throughout the year.
- In addition, you are encouraged to attend any relevant MA taught modules, but are not required to take any for credit as part of your degree.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- 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
Delivered
Disciplines
Social Work Sociology View 67 other PhDs in Social Work in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree : 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant background including Sociology, Geography, Philosophy, Linguistics, Anthropology, Science or Engineering
- Master's degree: a good Masters degree in the same disciplines.
- We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.
Tuition Fee
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International
21082 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21082 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Lancaster
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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