PhD Sociology at Newcastle University

Advance the discipline and engage critically with pressing social issues on our PhD in Sociology programmes. Join a supportive group of leading sociologists working across a range of topics. Our Sociology PhD empowers students to explore critical and contemporary social issues with critical insight, using creative concepts and methods.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology  |  Duration: Full time: 3 years; Part time: 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027; January 2028  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We're part of the North East Poverty Commission and also linked to School and Faculty research clusters groups researching: Children and Youth; Gender, Anthropocenes; Conflict, Peace and Security. We're part of the ESRC-funded NINE Doctoral Training Partnership, which runs an annual competition for PhD studentships.

Career pathways

A PhD deepens your understanding of the social world and enriches your methodological skills. It is the route into academic research careers but will also prepare you for a range of professional roles across the public, private and third sector.

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