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PhD Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology

University of Birmingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Course highlights In the School of Social Policy and Society, we offer much more than a degree. PhD students have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of events including Departmental Research Seminars, Research Centre Seminars, Postgraduate Research Student Seminars, as well as a vibrant and engaged PhD researcher community. Join the School of Social Policy and Society and have access to a wide range of specialists in a vibrant and engaged research community. Study at the UK's most targeted university by the country’s leading graduate employers (Highfliers 2024). Have access to a sophisticated, hi-tech learning environment. There are nine libraries supporting your learning through access to one of the biggest research library facilities in the UK. Course delivery There will be a combination of taught courses in the first year and careful supervision throughout your study, with the aim of helping you to produce a thesis that makes a significant and original contribution to the discipline.

Tuition fees

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£ 22,110per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    14th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

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The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Policy

    2nd out of 35 6

    15th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 201
    149 74%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    3rd

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    26th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    146 70%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    65.0 65%

    30th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    42nd

    46

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