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PHD Sociology

Sheffield Hallam University

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Sheffield Hallam University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    MAY-22, FEB-23, MAY-23

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

Course summary

  • Undertake a supervised study in a range of sociological areas.
  • Benefit from the knowledge of research active staff who submitted to the most recent Research Excellence Framework.
  • Take advantage of links with other Hallam research centres.

Using a range of social theories, as well as qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches, you will produce a piece of original sociological research in areas including social class, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, education, health, and employment and welfare. You have the chance to work with the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research and Centre for Development and Research in Education.

How you learn

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. 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.

You learn through

  • supervised research
  • meetings
  • seminars and training sessions
  • informal group sessions

Future careers

Doctorates are essential qualifications for many careers in academia, the policy sector, and public and commercial research organisations. Our research is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies. Our alumni have gone on to take up academic posts in both teaching and research roles, as well as public sector organisations. Many people take part-time degrees in collaboration with their current employer.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 14,895per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

  • University League Table

    67th

  • Campus address

    Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    55th out of 105 13

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    107 56%

    69th

    6

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    52nd

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.07 81%

    28th

    11

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