Overview

Researchers in the Social Sciences and Humanities programme at Aston University are a multi-lingual, multi- and interdisciplinary community, working across the humanities, arts and social sciences, and bringing together a unique blend of internationally well-connected scholars.

Features

This includes: Law, English (language, literature, applied linguistics, forensic linguistics), History, European Integration in comparative political, security, social and economic contexts, International Relations, Politics, Sociology and Policy.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In the first year you will undertake three ESRC approved taught Research Methods modules. These modules are designed to provide you with the necessary skills to both successfully complete your PhD, and to develop as a well-rounded researcher.

During the second year you will typically concentrate on obtaining ethical approval for your research, before focusing on data collection and analysis. For some students this will involve travel to external research sites where data is collected. Towards the end of Year 2, you are required to communicate and defend your research progress.

Year three is typically a writing up year, where you will spend most of your time developing your thesis.

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

93

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology Liberal Arts Social Policy View 55 other PhDs in Social Policy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

93

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4.5

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A First or Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, and a Masters degree with Merit or Distinction, both in relevant subjects.

Qualifications from overseas institutions will be considered, but performance must be equivalent to that described above, and the University reserves the right to ascertain this equivalence according to its own criteria.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16590 GBP / year

≈ 16590 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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