Overview

Sociology research students at Birkbeck, University of London benefit not only from the advisory insight of leading academics, but also from a wider culture of support and advice from staff and other students undertaking social research.

Features

The Birkbeck Institute for Social Research is a considerable resource, and provides a focus for social research across Birkbeck as a whole. It is a hub for the dissemination and discussion of critical and socially engaged social science in London and beyond.

The Birkbeck Graduate Seminar, run by BISR, brings together PhD students working on empirical social research theses and aims to support and enhance the supervision students receive.

Programme Structure

Research:

Our research spans a number of fields, spanning arts and humanities, social sciences and sciences, and is notable for its collaborative, interdisciplinary and innovative nature.
In all our departments there is a particular focus on issues of social justice, on pressing questions of ethics and politics, and on making academic research important to the wider community.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 127 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A good degree in sociology or a relevant subject.

You will have to find a potential supervisor for your PhD research, and prepare a research proposal.

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

14885 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14885 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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