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Sociology PhD

University of Surrey

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    13-APR-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Exactly what you'll study will depend on the topic of your PhD. We can supervise a wide range of areas relating to criminology, sociology, gender, and digital media and communications – please see the ‘themes and facilities’ tab for a full list. The PhD programme centres on close individual tuition and guidance from your supervisory team, comprising a principal supervisor, a co-supervisor and, in some cases, an additional third supervisor. Supervisors offer advice, feedback and guidance on all aspects of the PhD process, as well as – where appropriate – on career and CV development, and research dissemination through publications and conference papers. We formally review your progress twice a year, offering the opportunity for medium and longer-term research planning, the identification of training needs, and provision of CV and career advice. Progress reviews also offer you the opportunity to raise any queries, concerns or suggestions. Close to the end of your first year, you will complete a PhD confirmation process in which you will receive detailed feedback and guidance on your work, from staff outside your supervisory team. You will also attend a range of courses, workshops, seminars, conferences and other events as appropriate to your project. As well as offering training in research skills or different aspects of the PhD process, such events offer opportunities for you to present your work to one another, or exchange findings and ideas with staff or external speakers. You will also have the option to take relevant modules from our MSc courses in your first year of study, to extend and deepen your field of knowledge. Establishing a vibrant academic environment where PhD students develop supportive relationships with one another and with staff, is central to our approach. In addition to close one-to-one mentoring and tuition from supervisors, you will benefit from a range of bespoke events.

Application deadline

16/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 21,000per year

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University information

University of Surrey

University of Surrey

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Surrey, Stag Hill - Guildford, Guildford, Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    19th out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    130 62%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    25th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 81%

    10th

    5

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