PhD Sociology at University of Aberdeen

Entry requirements

The general entry requirement is a very good degree in sociology or a cognate subject, normally understood as an upper second-class honours or equivalent. Applicants for research degrees should also have completed significant research training at postgraduate level, for example through the MRes in Social Research that is taught within the department. Applicants should note that the ESRC has its own entry requirements. The department will accept appropriately qualified research students if their proposed research topic is sufficiently in line with the research interests and capabilities of academic staff. Applicants to the PhD must provide a detailed research proposal and two academic references from their most recent academic institution. APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO CONTACT POTENTIAL SUPERVISORS BEFORE MAKING AN APPLICATION. Please see PhD Supervision which details our research interests and our leaflet: Guidelines for writing a Research Proposal.