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Sociology and Social Policy PhD

University of Nottingham

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    OCT-22, DEC-22, FEB-23, APR-23, JUL-23

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Research overview

Committed to teaching and research excellence, the School of Sociology and Social Policy is a dynamic centre for collaborative and interdisciplinary PhD study.

Our PhDs enable you to explore the sociological landscape by conducting original research on a variety of significant social, policy, and political issues affecting local, national, and global communities.

Each programme combines advanced research training with high-quality supervision and feedback and you can choose from full-time and part-time study options.

You will study within a vibrant and active research community, and will be supported by two academic supervisors.

We offer PhDs in:

  • criminology
  • public policy
  • sociology
  • social policy and administration
  • social work
  • science, technology and society

Graduate destinations

Recent graduates have pursued careers in a diverse range of fields across the public and private sector, including housing, research, marketing, support work, human resources and journalism.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(international fees)

£ 19,000per year

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

University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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The university offers a range of scholarships specifically for international applicants studying at any level.
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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Policy

    11th out of 45 2

    19th out of 105 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 191
    125 65%

    18th

    7

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    6th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.83 77%

    34th

    16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    132 68%

    32nd

    4

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    9th

    26

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.82 76%

    82nd

    37

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