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Sociology and Social Policy PhD

University of Liverpool

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    09-DEC-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Sociology and Social Policy has a thriving, expanding postgraduate research culture, with activities in three broad areas: Urban space, culture and regeneration:- The social, cultural and economic impact of Liverpool’s designation as European Capital of Culture 2008 is of particular interest, as is the impact of culture-led regeneration on aspects of social inclusion. Staff have particular strengths in Critical social policy:- This addresses particular questions of welfare, health, state social work, poverty, inequality and social justice. Age, generation and life course analysis, childhood, youth and older age, are other strengths. Our department's Research Clusters cover areas such as social justice, crime, health, welfare, housing, inequality and the operation of political power at local, national and global levels.

Tuition fees

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£ 24,600per year

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University of Liverpool

University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    23rd

  • Campus address

    University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    29th out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    140 67%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    62.0 62%

    46th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.90 73%

    91st

    6

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