PhD Social Justice at University of Hull

Programme overview

The PhD in Social Justice is one of Hull's Sociology and Social Sciences research degrees, which focus on improving the real-life conditions of individuals and communities locally, nationally and globally. The group's work has contributed to the Global Slavery Index and to policy change, and both full-time and part-time study are available.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: School of Criminology, Politics and Law | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, plus up to 12 months (24 months part-time) of writing-up | Intake: February, May and September 2027; January and May 2028 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research fits five themes: globalisation, power and post-colonialism; gender and sexualities; culture, religion and society; health, well-being and social inclusion; and criminology and criminal justice. Students write a dissertation of 70,000 to 100,000 words on a topic agreed with a supervisor, supported by the PGR Development Programme.

Career pathways

Career support for professional success is available.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 Honours degree (or international equivalent) in a related discipline appropriate to the intended research. For PhD entry, a Master's degree (or international equivalent) at merit or 60% and above in a closely related subject is normally expected; applicants without this may be recommended a conversion Masters, and applicants with relevant experience or a strong professional background (for example criminal justice practitioners) are welcome. Research training at postgraduate level is expected for PhD applicants. The research proposal should set out the research questions, the empirical research envisaged, the motivation and the theoretical background and approach; selection depends on the strength and viability of the proposal and the school's ability to provide supervision. Contacting a prospective supervisor beforehand is helpful but not essential. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time standard fee per year; part-time £2,619 a year; annual increases may apply for courses longer than one year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time per year; part-time £9,000 a year; annual increases may apply. Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPSOJUXFD01

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