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PhD in Sociology

University of York

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Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Heslington Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    FEB

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

We encourage PhD and MPhil applicants from all over the world to join us in one of the best departments for sociological research in the UK.

Recent Postgraduate Research themes

Our postgraduate research themes are richly varied, highlighting the department鈥檚 extensive research areas. Recent research areas have included:

  • Feminism and agency
  • LGBT Equality
  • Digital communications and identities
  • Sociology of health and illness
  • Political Sociology
  • Future studies
  • Sociology of the paranormal
  • Urban Sociology

Careers

We have an excellent employment record for our postgraduates who are highly prized by top level employers, both in the UK and internationally. A combination of outstanding teaching and a supportive collegiate environment enable our students to develop their creativity and full intellectual potential. The opportunities offered in the Department of Sociology develop important transferable skills which will well valued in the jobs market.

Many of our PhD Graduates go onto have successful careers in academia and research. The latest information on the destinations of our graduates is available on the Sociology alumni webpage.

We have, in addition, a designated Careers Officer, Vicky Barton, whose role is to provide Sociology students with careers-related support and advice. The University's Careers Service, to which Vicky belongs, offers a range of resources, events and support services to help develop students鈥� skills and experience while they are at York.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 22,200per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    York campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University 大象传媒).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York鈥檚 extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    11th out of 101 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    149 72%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    13th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    61st

    3

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