World-class tuition in a leading faculty
We welcome applications from prospective students all over the world.
We offer two postgraduate courses: the MPhil in Sociology and the PhD in Sociology. Both help our students to hone advanced skills in sociological research, methodology and theory. Both courses are rooted in the active and diverse research specialisms of the world-leading sociologists in our Department.
Join our vibrant international postgraduate community to benefit from:
- world class tuition in a leading faculty
- bespoke support from your supervisor and our dedicated postgraduate administration team
- access to cutting edge lectures, seminars and events with international speakers
- participation in research groups
- a unique network of interdisciplinary academic colleagues
- outstanding specialist libraries and research resources
The MPhil
The MPhil in Sociology is a world class part-taught, part-research degree that culminates in a Master's dissertation. Students apply to one of three different pathways and develop expertise in a particular area of sociology.
Study duration: 9 months full-time, 21 months part-time Number of students enrolled: around 55 each year |
The PhD
The PhD in Sociology offers a world class programme of doctoral study supervised by leading experts. PhD candidates typically spend nine terms (three years) on research and one year on writing up their thesis. Study duration: 3-4 years full-time or 5-7 years part-time Number of students enrolled: around 90 with 20 new students each year |
