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Integrated PhD Sociology at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A four-year integrated PhD whose first year follows the MA Sociology or MA Sociological Research Methods programme, providing Masters-level training before PhD research in the following years.

Department: Department of Sociology and Criminology  |  Duration: 4-5 years full-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is Masters-level study including Introduction to Quantitative Analysis (20 credits) and the compulsory Sociology - Research component, followed by PhD research.

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in a social science or humanities subject, or another discipline that includes at least two humanities or social science modules (which can include the research project or dissertation). Applications with a degree below a 2:2 or a non-social-science degree are considered depending on relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4-5 years full-time

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