Overview
This course is delivered by the Department of Social and Policy Sciences at the University of Bath. Our department is internationally recognised with a strong focus on policy and practice, and a commitment to contribute to social wellbeing and social justice.
Key facts
Our PhDs are not formally assigned a discipline and successful candidates can describe their PhD to reflect its main research area (e.g. PhD in Social Policy; PhD in International Development).
The programme will enable you to contribute a significant piece of research to the academic community through a written thesis (typically up to 90,000 words).
Programme Structure
The programme offers supervisory expertise in four disciplines:- International Development
- Social Policy
- Sociology
- Social Work
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Bath, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sociology Social Policy View 117 other PhDs in Sociology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
Academic requirements
- A first or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, from a recognised university.
- A Masters degree or appropriate research training is also normally required. We consider applicants without Masters or appropriate research training on a case by case basis. We might require applicants to satisfactorily complete one of our Masters programmes, or to attend some/all of the units of our MRes programmes while undertaking the MPhil or PhD programme.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents24450 GBP / year≈ 24450 GBP / year
Living costs
Bath
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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