Overview

We offer a Sociology degree at Sheffield Hallam University . Throughout a period of intensive, supervised investigative work, you work closely with specialists in your chosen field to produce an extended thesis of up to 80,000 words in the case of doctoral research.

Key facts

You can take modules and supplementary online courses to develop skills in relation to a range of methodologies, methods and theoretical approaches.

The work you complete on these can be included as part of your qualification.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Through regular interaction with other postgraduate students, researchers and the wider academic community, there is ample opportunity for networking throughout the course.

This provides ample opportunity for networking and our research centres, the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research and the Centre for Education and Inclusion Research, host a range of stimulating activities and events, including established seminar series that attract internationally excellent researchers.

The department has regular staff and student-led activities each year on specific topics associated with PhD student's research.

We organise monthly Research Breakfast that encompass a wide range of topics including, 'how to publish,' and offer a friendly and supportive environment to discuss research.

Our alumni have gone on to take up academic posts in both teaching and research roles, as well as public sector organisations.

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-20 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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79

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General requirements

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).

A research proposal. This should include an outline of the research questions/area, aim of the project, an understanding of the current knowledge/literature and context, the proposed methodology, the potential impact and contribution to knowledge of your project and referencing key background literature. The maximum word count is 1,500 words.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

17725 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time fees

Home: £2,503 per year

International/EU: £8,865per year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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

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