36 monthsProgramme duration
48,451 GBPTuition Fee/year
01 May, 2024Application Deadline
OctStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge is a world-class centre for teaching and research in Sociology, with a proud tradition of research grounded in engagement with contemporary real-world issues.
Our department is ranked first for Sociology in the Guardian's Best Universities league table and first for Sociology in the Complete University Guide League Table 2023.
The UK's 2021 Research Excellence Framework ranks our department second overall in the UK, and joint first for the research environment.
And the QS World University rankings list our department as 6th of 330 sociology departments across the world in 2022.
Our PhD programme combines taught content in research methods and academic skills with independent study under the supervision of one or more experts in the student's chosen field.
Many of those who graduate from our PhD programme go on to become professional researchers or academics; others go on to work in the national government, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks and consultancies.
Our PhD programme aims to create an environment which supports our students:
Our department is ranked first for Sociology in the Guardian's Best Universities league table and first for Sociology in the Complete University Guide League Table 2023.
The UK's 2021 Research Excellence Framework ranks our department second overall in the UK, and joint first for the research environment.
And the QS World University rankings list our department as 6th of 330 sociology departments across the world in 2022.
Our PhD programme combines taught content in research methods and academic skills with independent study under the supervision of one or more experts in the student's chosen field.
Many of those who graduate from our PhD programme go on to become professional researchers or academics; others go on to work in the national government, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks and consultancies.
Our PhD programme aims to create an environment which supports our students:
- to think critically;
- to undertake state-of-the-art research in their chosen fields;
- to engage with the world at the interface between theory, policy and practice;
- to develop a full portfolio of research skills;
- to produce a scholarly, exciting and socially relevant PhD;
- to move on to interesting and fulfilling jobs.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge is a world-class centre for teaching and research in Sociology, with a proud tradition of research grounded in engagement with contemporary real-world issues.
Our department is ranked first for Sociology in the Guardian's Best Universities league table and first for Sociology in the Complete University Guide League Table 2023.
The UK's 2021 Research Excellence Framework ranks our department second overall in the UK, and joint first for the research environment.
And the QS World University rankings list our department as 6th of 330 sociology departments across the world in 2022.
Our PhD programme combines taught content in research methods and academic skills with independent study under the supervision of one or more experts in the student's chosen field.
Many of those who graduate from our PhD programme go on to become professional researchers or academics; others go on to work in the national government, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks and consultancies.
Our PhD programme aims to create an environment which supports our students:
Our department is ranked first for Sociology in the Guardian's Best Universities league table and first for Sociology in the Complete University Guide League Table 2023.
The UK's 2021 Research Excellence Framework ranks our department second overall in the UK, and joint first for the research environment.
And the QS World University rankings list our department as 6th of 330 sociology departments across the world in 2022.
Our PhD programme combines taught content in research methods and academic skills with independent study under the supervision of one or more experts in the student's chosen field.
Many of those who graduate from our PhD programme go on to become professional researchers or academics; others go on to work in the national government, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks and consultancies.
Our PhD programme aims to create an environment which supports our students:
- to think critically;
- to undertake state-of-the-art research in their chosen fields;
- to engage with the world at the interface between theory, policy and practice;
- to develop a full portfolio of research skills;
- to produce a scholarly, exciting and socially relevant PhD;
- to move on to interesting and fulfilling jobs.
Admission Requirements
7.5+
110+
193+
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Merit).
01 May 2024
3 Years
Oct
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
28,483 GBP
International
48,451 GBP
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