36 monthsProgramme duration
32,600 GBPTuition Fee/year
30 Jun, 2027Application Deadline
Feb, May, OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
On the Interdisciplinary Societies, Arts and Sciences MPhil/PhD course, we advise students on developing research projects that are cogent, innovative and which integrate combinations of sciences, arts and societies. We provide you with supervision including, where necessary, seeking out specialist supervisors from across UCL. We support you in acquiring training that will facilitate your research.
Examples of projects that join societies and arts and sciences can be found on the profiles of current PhD students at the ‘our people’ page on our website. Projects might include research into health, data science, communities, or philosophical ethics in understanding social justice, climate change science, film, performance and media analysis. However, you can examine any combination of disciplines needed for your interdisciplinary project.
You will take part in our monthly PhD seminars, be able to present your work at departmental seminars for all staff and research students, and showcase your work at our annual PhD day. These events all take place in a friendly and informal atmosphere and are designed to foster research communication skills and interdisciplinary thinking. You will be supported to work with academics in UCL Arts and Sciences through peer mentoring and training.
We will support you in developing conference and interdisciplinary networks with colleagues locally and internationally, involving you in the design and administration of these activities in collaboration with our academics and professional services staff.
You will be encouraged to participate in conferences and seminars, in London and elsewhere. Where possible, we will also support you to apply for internships and other research exchange courses nationally and internationally, to develop your research and career opportunities.
Examples of projects that join societies and arts and sciences can be found on the profiles of current PhD students at the ‘our people’ page on our website. Projects might include research into health, data science, communities, or philosophical ethics in understanding social justice, climate change science, film, performance and media analysis. However, you can examine any combination of disciplines needed for your interdisciplinary project.
You will take part in our monthly PhD seminars, be able to present your work at departmental seminars for all staff and research students, and showcase your work at our annual PhD day. These events all take place in a friendly and informal atmosphere and are designed to foster research communication skills and interdisciplinary thinking. You will be supported to work with academics in UCL Arts and Sciences through peer mentoring and training.
We will support you in developing conference and interdisciplinary networks with colleagues locally and internationally, involving you in the design and administration of these activities in collaboration with our academics and professional services staff.
You will be encouraged to participate in conferences and seminars, in London and elsewhere. Where possible, we will also support you to apply for internships and other research exchange courses nationally and internationally, to develop your research and career opportunities.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
On the Interdisciplinary Societies, Arts and Sciences MPhil/PhD course, we advise students on developing research projects that are cogent, innovative and which integrate combinations of sciences, arts and societies. We provide you with supervision including, where necessary, seeking out specialist supervisors from across UCL. We support you in acquiring training that will facilitate your research.
Examples of projects that join societies and arts and sciences can be found on the profiles of current PhD students at the ‘our people’ page on our website. Projects might include research into health, data science, communities, or philosophical ethics in understanding social justice, climate change science, film, performance and media analysis. However, you can examine any combination of disciplines needed for your interdisciplinary project.
You will take part in our monthly PhD seminars, be able to present your work at departmental seminars for all staff and research students, and showcase your work at our annual PhD day. These events all take place in a friendly and informal atmosphere and are designed to foster research communication skills and interdisciplinary thinking. You will be supported to work with academics in UCL Arts and Sciences through peer mentoring and training.
We will support you in developing conference and interdisciplinary networks with colleagues locally and internationally, involving you in the design and administration of these activities in collaboration with our academics and professional services staff.
You will be encouraged to participate in conferences and seminars, in London and elsewhere. Where possible, we will also support you to apply for internships and other research exchange courses nationally and internationally, to develop your research and career opportunities.
Examples of projects that join societies and arts and sciences can be found on the profiles of current PhD students at the ‘our people’ page on our website. Projects might include research into health, data science, communities, or philosophical ethics in understanding social justice, climate change science, film, performance and media analysis. However, you can examine any combination of disciplines needed for your interdisciplinary project.
You will take part in our monthly PhD seminars, be able to present your work at departmental seminars for all staff and research students, and showcase your work at our annual PhD day. These events all take place in a friendly and informal atmosphere and are designed to foster research communication skills and interdisciplinary thinking. You will be supported to work with academics in UCL Arts and Sciences through peer mentoring and training.
We will support you in developing conference and interdisciplinary networks with colleagues locally and internationally, involving you in the design and administration of these activities in collaboration with our academics and professional services staff.
You will be encouraged to participate in conferences and seminars, in London and elsewhere. Where possible, we will also support you to apply for internships and other research exchange courses nationally and internationally, to develop your research and career opportunities.
Admission Requirements
180+
76+
7+
4.5+
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard and usually Master’s degree with Merit in a relevant field. If your education has not been conducted in the English you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
30 Jun 2027
3 Years
Feb
May
Tuition fees
International
32,600 GBP
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