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PhD of Social Sciences

University of Lincoln

  • Lincoln, United Kingdom
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A two-year pre-university programme in social science methods and analysis of diversity, Technology and the environment.

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

  • Demonstrate core knowledge in Social Sciences. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

  • Policy Analyst
  • Research Assistant
  • Community Program Coordinator
  • Social Services Coordinator
  • Human Resources Specialist

Curriculum

  • Two-year pre-university programme with 22 concentration courses plus general education. Courses include academic work tools and methods
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Qualitative research methods
  • Introduction to sociology
  • Applied statistics and a 30-hour integration project. No formal internship is listed.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • MPhil/PhD: Master's degree with a research component (and/or significant professional experience).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant discipline, Named supervisor agreed before applying

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0 (6.5 each)
  • TOEFL iBT 100
  • PTE Academic 76

Documents you’ll need

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic References
  • Academic Qualification Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Identify a supervisor with expertise in your area and contact them by email. Apply through Apply Now on the course page (OneUni account)
  2. at any time of year
  3. with a research proposal of 3
  4. 000 to 5
  5. 000 words. Upload references
  6. certificates
  7. transcripts and English language evidence. An interview may follow. Accept the offer in OneUni and pay the deposit. Request your CAS and apply for the Student visa. Use the pre-arrival guidance for international offer holders.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,200 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusBrayford Pool
Faculty or schoolCollege of Health and Science
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • Tuition is £17,200 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.