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PhD Sociology

Ulster University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Belfast Campus.

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    26-JAN-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

The School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences has a vibrant and multi-disciplinary research environment, which is home to a wide range of research projects that tackle important questions in the social sciences. We have an excellent international reputation for producing high quality research which has global impact. Our work is centred around three key themes: persistent and emerging socio-economic challenges, policy and practice in divided societies, and national global social justice. If you are interested in pursuing doctoral research in Sociology at Ulster University, you’ll be joining a community of academics undertaking high-impact and policy-relevant research across a diverse range of issues including Victims, Truth, and Justice Institutional Child Abuse Identities and Representation Legacies of Armed Conflict and the Politics of Memory. As well as disseminating research through international academic peer-reviewed publications and conferences, we have a strong track record of producing knowledge that reaches beyond the academic boundaries. We have built close working and collaborative relationships with civil society, a range of international NGOS and human rights organisations and work with government, national and international oversight bodies and communities directly impacted by our research. The team’s outputs are recognised nationally and internationally, and we have a strong track record of achieving REF 4 impact rating and publication outputs, as well as securing highly competitive funding from prestigious bodies such as the British Academy, Leverhulme, AHRC, Irish Research Council and Royal Irish Academy.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 18,520per year

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University information

Ulster University

Ulster University

Ulster University

  • University League Table

    54th

  • Campus address

    Belfast Campus., 2-24 York Street, Belfast, Belfast, BT15 1AP, United Kingdom

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Renowned for its warm welcome, Ulster attracts international students from over 70 countries across the globe and has over 245,000 alumni worldwide.
Ulster delivers a first-class UK university experience with the added benefit of being one of the UK's friendliest and most affordable locations.
An international student advisory team provides a tailored orientation programme. They also offer support to international students throughout their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    81st out of 101 29

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    119 57%

    48th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    50.0 50%

    90th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    42nd

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