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DPhil in Social Data Science at University of Oxford

University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Multidisciplinary research degree exploring how digital technologies are designed, used and governed, combining approaches from the computational and social sciences.

Duration: 3-4 years full time; 6-8 years part time  |  Intake: 4 October 2027  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Doctoral research with supervision, leading to a thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master's degree with a mark of at least 65% and a first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject; applicants are expected to hold a taught master's or other advanced degree. US bachelor's applicants normally need a minimum GPA of 3.5/4.0, though selection depends on other factors. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each component (University higher level; equivalents such as TOEFL iBT 110 with minimum component scores accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,270 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 34,930 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 6-8 years part-time

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