Overview

We were ranked 7th in the UK and in the top 15% in the world for Statistics and Operational Research in the World University Rankings by Subject, 2021.

Features

In the Social Statistics and Demography programme from University of Southampton, you'll join a lively and active community of researchers. We engage with policy-makers, non-governmental organisations, and governments worldwide.

In the UK, we exchange knowledge with government agencies such as the Department for Work and Pensions and the Office for National Statistics. Around the world, we work with the World Health Organisation, UNFPA, DFID and the United Nations.

Programme Structure

Main areas of research

innovation in surveys and official statistics

family and social demography

innovation in quantitative demographic research

global health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology Statistics View 137 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification. You can also apply if your grade was lower than 2:1 – you’ll need to show you’ve made good progress since your degree.

If you have completed a master’s degree, you should have achieved a merit or above including 60%, for the dissertation. If you have not completed a master’s, you’ll need to show you can produce high quality writing and analysis.

We'll also invite your for interview.

Tuition Fee

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International

19200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19200 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Southampton

697 - 1093 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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