Overview
Social Policy ranks in the top 5 in the country for outputs and our research environment was rated 100% world leading in the latest REF.
Features
- In the Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology programme from University of Southampton, you’ll join a vibrant research community. We carry our research that is methodologically innovative and at the cutting edge of contemporary social theory.
- Our academics contribute to policy in fields such as population change, work and organisations, social cohesion and welfare. We are proud of our links with government departments, agencies and organisations around the world.
Programme Structure
Main areas of research
- contemporary policing
- crime and social cohesion
- environmental change and sustainability
- families and communities
- international and comparative social policy
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Start dates and deadlines will depend on the project students choose.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology Criminology Social Policy View 49 other PhDs in Social Policy 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
- You should have a 2:1 honours undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
- If you have completed a master’s degree, you should have achieved a merit or above including 60%, for the dissertation.
Tuition Fee
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International
19200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19200 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Southampton
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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