36 monthsProgramme duration
14 Jan, 2027Application Deadline
Jan, Apr, Jul, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Social and Spatial Sciences has an exceptionally strong and interdisciplinary research culture, and offers expert supervision across a wide range of research topics.
Our PhD programme is characterised by a strong focus on research training leading to theoretically-informed research that advances academic and policy debates.
There are different options of study:
- 3-4 years full-time PhD
- 5-7 years part-time PhD
The School of Social and Spatial Sciences has the following research themes that represent the School’s main areas of expertise. There is also the opportunity for interdisciplinary research. We encourage applications in all these areas:
- Children and young people
- Crime, security and justice
- Culture, interaction and everyday life
- Education, skills and labour markets
- Inequalities, division and diversity
- Knowledge, learning and pedagogy
- Science, technology and risk
Research students join a vibrant academic and research environment with supervision by leading experts in their field.
We are committed to theoretically informed research with a clear policy focus; and offer research opportunities for postgraduate study in sociology, social policy, criminology, science and technology studies, social work and education (see full list below). We welcome students who wish to pursue their studies in an interdisciplinary way. We collaborate with major universities and international agencies around the world, as well as with local policy makers and practitioners.
Our research environment includes a wide range of active research groupings, seminar series, and informal study groups. Our PGR Café - a student-led initiative - provides a unique intellectual forum and support network for those pursuing doctoral studies.
We are delighted to be part of the Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (Wales DTP), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Social and Spatial Sciences has an exceptionally strong and interdisciplinary research culture, and offers expert supervision across a wide range of research topics.
Our PhD programme is characterised by a strong focus on research training leading to theoretically-informed research that advances academic and policy debates.
There are different options of study:
- 3-4 years full-time PhD
- 5-7 years part-time PhD
The School of Social and Spatial Sciences has the following research themes that represent the School’s main areas of expertise. There is also the opportunity for interdisciplinary research. We encourage applications in all these areas:
- Children and young people
- Crime, security and justice
- Culture, interaction and everyday life
- Education, skills and labour markets
- Inequalities, division and diversity
- Knowledge, learning and pedagogy
- Science, technology and risk
Research students join a vibrant academic and research environment with supervision by leading experts in their field.
We are committed to theoretically informed research with a clear policy focus; and offer research opportunities for postgraduate study in sociology, social policy, criminology, science and technology studies, social work and education (see full list below). We welcome students who wish to pursue their studies in an interdisciplinary way. We collaborate with major universities and international agencies around the world, as well as with local policy makers and practitioners.
Our research environment includes a wide range of active research groupings, seminar series, and informal study groups. Our PGR Café - a student-led initiative - provides a unique intellectual forum and support network for those pursuing doctoral studies.
We are delighted to be part of the Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (Wales DTP), funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Admission Requirements
For overseas candidates, the minimum qualifications will include a good first degree equivalent to a 2:1 degree at a UK university, and a certificate of competence in English (see below). Work experience will also be taken into consideration when assessing an application.
In the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, we normally expect applicants for PhD programmes to have an overall average grade of at least 60 in their Master's degree, with 60 or more in the dissertation, or to be able to demonstrate relevant professional experience. Applications from individuals from groups which are under-represented in postgraduate study will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English language requirements
A score of 600 on TOEFL (250 on computer-based marking) or IELTS minimum score of 6.5 overall, with at least 7.0 in the writing section and no less than 6.0 in all other sections.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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