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PhD of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology is a three-year full-time research degree at the University's Edgbaston campus.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop independent research expertise in Social Policy
- Sociology and Criminology. Design and conduct original investigations
- Critically assess evidence
- and communicate defensible scholarly findings.
Career outcomes
- Public sector
- Events
- Sales
- Administration
- Education
Curriculum
- Three-year supervised full-time research degree in Social Policy
- Sociology and Criminology
- Centred on an independent project written up as a thesis of up to 80
- 000 Words. Students work with academic supervisors and take part in the research community.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Course page entry requirement: A Masters degree and a good 1st degree. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.
Accepted academic background
Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal and supervisor for self-funded projects.
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Research Proposal
- Academic References
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £22,110 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £32,937 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Social Sciences |
| Department | Social Policy and Social Work |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £22,110 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £32,937 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.