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PhD of Regional Economic and Social Research

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Sheffield Hallam University campus

About the program

Supervised doctoral research through the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research.

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

  • Apply core concepts and methods in Regional Economic and Social Research to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to take part in research training
  • seminars
  • submit a thesis that is examined at a viva
  • as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Plan independent research
  • evaluate scholarly evidence
  • and communicate research findings responsibly.

Career outcomes

  • Academia
  • policy
  • practice

Curriculum

  • A research degree with no taught modules: a supervised project with training
  • leading to a thesis. Students receive regular supervision
  • take part in research training and seminars
  • and submit a thesis that is examined at a viva.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or masters
  • with a research proposal and personal statement.

Accepted academic background

Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1+) and/or masters; online application with research proposal (up to 1,500 words) and personal statement

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 91
  • Duolingo 130
  • PTE Academic 76
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Research Proposal
  • Personal Statement

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Contact a prospective supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the program requires them. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,530 GBP
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Deposit_

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSheffield Institute of Law and Social Sciences
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship note_

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    30 Jun 2027

    228 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.