Overview

The DPhil in Sociology at the University of Oxford can be taken full-time in three years or part-time over six to eight years. The DPhil is examined by a thesis, prepared under the guidance of one or two academic supervisors.

Features

The DPhil programme offers individualised training in sociological analysis to prepare you for academic life and the job market.

You will develop your skills by undertaking empirical research under the guidance of an academic supervisor and by participating in the department's DPhil workshops and seminars.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Apart from these DPhil-specific set of seminars, you will be given ample opportunities to present your work in the department, and to develop your research ideas and proposals with the advice and support of your peers In addition, you will find a wide variety of courses, lectures and seminars taking place all over Oxford, that are relevant for your research and allow you to become a well-rounded sociologist.

As a research student, you will have the opportunity to be fully involved in the department's research environment, which is characterised by a rich tradition of methodologically rigorous empirical sociology.

You will be exposed to cutting-edge research undertaken by your supervisor(s), scholars in the department and the many visitors that the department welcomes each year.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 133 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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 with a high pass (2.1) or distinction; and

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in sociology or a related social science discipline.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

26450 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 26450 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

10630 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10630 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time study

Home £5,315

Overseas £13,225

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sociology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About