Social Statistics PhD 36 months PHD Programme By Lancaster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This scheme, with funding from the North West Doctoral Training Centre, draws upon the acknowledged strengths of social science and social statistics; with the balance between the statistics and substantive components of the research tailored to your interests and background.
We encourage joint supervision by the Department and a social science or related department across the three North West universities (Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester), thus increasing the scope and potential focus of your research.
The programme is suitable for a range of purposes, notably: social science graduates interested in quantitative empirical work and statistics graduates wishing to develop applicable expertise in social statistics.
Depending upon prior statistical learning, there is an option of studying for an MSc before progressing to the PhD.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Mathematics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This scheme, with funding from the North West Doctoral Training Centre, draws upon the acknowledged strengths of social science and social statistics; with the balance between the statistics and substantive components of the research tailored to your interests and background.
We encourage joint supervision by the Department and a social science or related department across the three North West universities (Lancaster, Liverpool and Manchester), thus increasing the scope and potential focus of your research.
The programme is suitable for a range of purposes, notably: social science graduates interested in quantitative empirical work and statistics graduates wishing to develop applicable expertise in social statistics.
Depending upon prior statistical learning, there is an option of studying for an MSc before progressing to the PhD.

Admission Requirements

87+
6.5+
58+
2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Statistics, Social Science or a relevant related discipline, or relevant professional qualification or experience.
We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.
Additional requirements The first step if you are interested in studying for postgraduate research in Mathematics or Statistics is to contact the relevant PhD admissions tutor.

Please see our website for more details. 

3 Years
Sep

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