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PhD - Social Sciences and Humanities

Aston University, Birmingham

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Aston University, Birmingham

Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Aston University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) welcomes applications for the doctoral programme in any of the research areas covered by the School. This includes: English (language, literature, applied linguistics), History, European Integration in comparative political, security, social and economic contexts, International Relations, Politics, Sociology and Policy. Researchers in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities are a multi-lingual, multi- and interdisciplinary community, working across the humanities, arts and social sciences, and bringing together a unique blend of internationally well-connected scholars.

Application deadline

01/06/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 16,590per year

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University information

Aston University, Birmingham

Aston University, Birmingham

  • University League Table

    52nd

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Aston Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    36th out of 103 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    100 50%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    38th

    25

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    34th

    3

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