PhD Sociology at Lancaster University

Programme overview

This degree provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise in an interdisciplinary department. Our staff are involved with research centres and groups looking at everything from Inequalities to Data Science, Mobilities and Migration. Our staff also have expertise in, for example, Actor Network Theory, Practice Theories, Cultural Studies, racisms and diverse methodologies.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Social Sciences | Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years, Part time 4 - 7 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Academic requirements: Bachelor's degree: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science Master's degree: a good Master's degree in Sociology or a related discipline. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. Additional requirements: As part of your application you will also need to provide: A viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage. An example of your written work (eg MA Coursework, article or research paper). English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years, Part time 4 - 7 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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