Overview
The department welcomes DPhil candidates who are interested in a wide range of areas of social policy research, such as welfare systems within and across countries, family and family policies, educational inequalities and educational policies, economic and social inequalities, social mobility and inequality of opportunity, labour market institutions and policies, retirement age policies, transition from work to retirement and public attitudes on welfare state issues.
Features
- This varied research portfolio is organised within the University of Oxford Institute of Social Policy.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The DPhil programme in Social Policy is also available on a part-time basis. The part-time version of the degree has the same high standards and requirements as the full-time degree, but is spread over six-eight years.
- The degree is particularly well-suited for students who are seeking the flexibility of part-time study and it provides an excellent opportunity for professionals to undertake rigorous long-term research that may be relevant to their working life.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Sociology Public Policy Social Policy View 137 other PhDs in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the following UK qualifications or their equivalent:
- a master's degree; and
- a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours.
Tuition Fee
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International
27510 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27510 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
15300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15300 GBP per year during 36 months.
Part-time study:
- Home: £7,650
- Overseas: £13,755
Living costs for Oxford
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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