Overview
You will begin on the MPhil, and will need to meet certain requirements to be upgraded to PhD status.
Features
- In the Social Research Methods programme from London School of Economics and Political Science, you will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of staff whose disciplinary backgrounds include political science, statistics, sociology, social psychology, anthropology and criminology.
- There are a variety of advanced-level courses, seminars and workshops in research design, quantitative analysis and qualitative methods available for you to attend.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- In addition to progressing with your research, you are expected to take a selection of training and transferable skills courses.
- You will discuss with your supervisor whether the first year courses you take will be examined.
- You may take courses in addition to those listed, and should discuss this with your supervisor.
- The courses you take may also include ones from other institutes or departments at LSE, dependent on your needs.
- At the end of your second year (full-time), you will need to satisfy certain requirements and if you meet these, will be retroactively upgraded to PhD status.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Sociology View 137 other PhDs in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum entry requirement for this programme is an upper second class honours (2:1) degree and a merit in an MSc broadly similar to the MSc Social Research Methods, or equivalent.
- Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.
Tuition Fee
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International
22632 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22632 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4829 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4829 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for London
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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