PhD Migration Studies at University of Kent

Programme overview

PhD in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, one of the largest social science research communities in Europe, where 100% of social work and social policy research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent for impact and environment in REF 2021.

Department: School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research | Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time | Intake: September, January | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent thesis research supported by the Graduate School and the Researcher Development Programme. School strengths include race, ethnicity and religion, cross-national and European social policy, civil society and NGOs, and work and employment.

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Entry requirements

A good honours degree in the social sciences, an interest in the chosen topic area and a clear idea of the proposed thesis topic. For research in health services and personal social services, candidates with professional qualifications alone and/or relevant health service experience are also considered. English language (international applicants): Very Good level (high B2), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Indicative full-time UK postgraduate research fee for 2026/27 given as a guide only; the 2027/28 rate had not yet been set. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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