Overview

For Sociology students at University of Aberdeen lacking this background, the Department offers a postgraduate MRes (in Social Science), which may be taken over one year full-time or two years part-time. The MRes and PhD together constitute our ESRC-recognised 1+3 postgraduate research programme. The MRes can also be taken as a standalone degree.

Features

All full-time doctoral students are provided with fully networked personal computers and shared office space within the Department.

Additionally, all postgraduate students have access to excellent central computing services and the full use of the University library, which is well stocked for sociology and related social sciences.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our academic staff are internationally renowned for conducting high-quality research in religion and secularisation, political violence and peace studies, gender and social conflict, identity processes and well-being, global social change and political economy, and animals and society.

The Department houses the Institute for Conflict, Transition, and Peace Research (ICTPR), which brings together an interdisciplinary group of scholars and students to develop in-depth theoretical understandings of the concepts and practices of transitions in terms of conflict and peace.

The Institute provides a unique setting for learning and innovative research-based teaching for post-graduate students.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Before you apply, you need to choose a research area and contact the supervisor to discuss the research proposal.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 137 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The general entry requirement is a very good degree in sociology or a cognate subject, normally understood as an upper second-class honours or equivalent.

Applicants for research degrees should also have completed significant research training at postgraduate level, for example through the MRes in Social Research that is taught within the department.

Applicants should note that the ESRC has its own entry requirements. The department will accept appropriately qualified research students if their proposed research topic is sufficiently in line with the research interests and capabilities of academic staff.

Tuition Fee

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International

21700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21700 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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