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Sociology PhD

Newcastle University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Newcastle, Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Advance the discipline and engage critically with pressing social issues on our PhD in Sociology programmes. Join a supportive group of leading sociologists working across a range of topics.Our Sociology PhD empowers students to explore critical and contemporary social issues.This provides a rich environment to develop ideas and make research contributions within our discipline and beyond.You'll conduct innovative theoretical and empirical research with internationally recognised scholars.At Newcastle you'll find a group of research-active staff across a range of specialisms in:SociologySocial Anthropologythe Sociology of CrimeWe also have strong interdisciplinary links particularly with anthropology, health studies, geography, migration studies, gender studies and politics.We carry out research with high social impact and work closely with policymakers and practitioners. Recent PhD students have carried out studies on topics including:post-disaster livelihoodssex traffickingself-harmhigher educationgay and lesbian familiesfemale identities in African and Middle Eastern societiesnew religions in post-socialist Europesocial class and everyday food practicesexperiences of migrant communitiesWith our support you'll make your own original contribution.We're part of the ESRC-funded NINE Doctoral Training Partnership, which runs an annual competition for PhD studentships.Our MA in Sociology and Social Research offers intensive research training for candidates considering pursuing a PhD. This is especially for those thinking about applying for NINE DTP funding.Research clusters provide an intellectual focus for the development and exchange of ideas. They focus on issues such as:inequalities and power healthgender and sexualities historiesfutures community engagement

Tuition fees

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£ 23,700per year

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University information

Newcastle University

Newcastle University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Newcastle, Main Campus, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle, England, NE1 7RU, United Kingdom

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Newcastle is known for being friendly and welcoming to people from all around the globe. Students enjoy a lower cost of living compared to other UK cities.
Degree programmes are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses, with opportunities for professional accreditation and placements.
Dedicated teams support students during application, before arrival, and as they settle into life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    25th out of 101 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    148 70%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    61.0 61%

    49th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    35th

    26

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