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PhD of Sociology
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop subject knowledge in Sociology and critically examine social or theoretical evidence
- Assess competing perspectives
- And construct reasoned arguments.
Career outcomes
- Urban planner
- Social service provider
- Public health worker
- Community liaison
- Journalist
- Educator
- Admission counselor
- Public relations
- Juvenile counselor
- Police officer
Curriculum
- Courses on crime
- Law and society
- The criminal justice system
- Policing and corrections
- Health
- Illness and care
- Gender
- Race and ethnicity
- Life changes and choices
- And Chicago encounters.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Minimum first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent for MPhil
- A master's degree normally expected for PhD
- Research proposal agreed with a supervisor
- First-class or upper second-class UK honours degree
- Or a relevant master's qualification or equivalent
- PhD direct requires a recent master's with research training.
Accepted academic background
Honours degree or master's in a relevant discipline, Research proposal agreed with the Postgraduate Research Tutor and a supervisor.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5-7.0
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page and speak to the Postgraduate Research Tutor about your proposed study. Allow at least 4 to 5 months before the start date. Submit a research degree application. Accept the offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
- 000
- 3
- 000 or 8
- 000 by country group). Receive a Visa Information Form from the Research Degrees Team. The CAS is issued by the International Student Compliance Team. Apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,300 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £28,839 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Sciences |
| Department | Sociology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 540,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £18,300 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £28,839 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5-7.0.
Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

