Overview

About the programme

With this programme offered at City, University of London you will be joining a dynamic and cosmopolitan research community in a leading Sociology department.

We will work with you to help you become a scholar with the skills to design an independent research project, generate publications that advance substantive and theoretical knowledge and understanding, and who can teach at university level.

Programme Structure

Research centres and groups include:

Criminology
Criminal Justice and Human Rights Centre
Culture and the Creative Industries
European Social Survey
Gender and Sexualities
Global Media
Work and Society
Violence and Society

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-21 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 137 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should, at a minimum, have an Upper-Second-Class undergraduate degree, plus a Merit in a master's degree in an academic discipline related to the proposed research topic. We will also accept the overseas equivalent of UK qualifications.

To apply, you should submit the following documents, after submitting a research proposal to your preferred supervisor:

one copy of the Online Research Degree Application Form (full-time)
your research proposal
testimonials from at least two academic referees sent by email from an official work (not private) email account
copies of your degree transcripts and certificates (originals or certified copies)
proof of your English language proficiency (if English is not your first language)
a non-technical summary of the proposed research of no more than 400 words.

Tuition Fee

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International

12980 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12980 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4870 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4870 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 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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