MPhil/PhD Visual Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

We offer MPhil and PhD research programmes in Visual Sociology for full or part-time study. Sociology at Goldsmiths is home to some 40 scholars and researchers whose work is known and cited internationally. We offer a stimulating research environment for undertaking postgraduate research in a wide range of sociological fields, including: Visual sociology Race, ethnicity, religion and nationalism Gender and social life Sociology of culture Inventive and sensory methods Urban culture, world cities, economies and social exclusion Migration Medicine and the life-sciences, health, illness and disability Science and technology Children and young…

Faculty: School of Global Change | Department: Sociology | Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our community of postgraduate researchers is an integral part of Sociology's vibrant research culture. We actively foster the full participation of our research students in the work of our research Centres and Units. This includes contributing to Sociology publications, running research blogs, hosting student-led seminars, conferences, and reading groups, constructing new platforms for mediated intellectual spaces, and much more.

Career pathways

You will develop advanced research skills covering a wide range of qualitative and quantitative sociological methods, and an ability to develop advanced and extended forms of written argument and scholarly practice. Our PhD students have taken up academic posts in sociology and related fields all over the world.

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Entry requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area, of at least high merit standard. We normally also expect an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard. You might also be considered if you are not a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. You do not need a degree or MA in Sociology to apply to do a PhD in Sociology, but you will need to be familiar with sociological ideas and debates. If you don’t have a background in sociology, you may be required to sit additional courses in order that you become familiar with the discipline. English language: IELTS 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000018372044

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