PhD Sociology at University of Essex

Programme overview

A research PhD for students with a strong background in sociology or cognate disciplines and a well-formulated research proposal. Supervision covers Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Asian sub-continent, with strengths in criminology and social justice, culture and media, economic sociology, ethnicity, migration and human rights, intimacy and gender, social theory and methodology, and survey methodology.

Department: Department of Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 3-4 years full-time | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A structured three-year programme of advanced study and research with compulsory research components and a thesis of no more than 80,000 words; students are expected to finish within four years.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is essential. Applicants are normally interviewed, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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