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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Cambridge
Part Time
Oct 2026
4 Year
The Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge is a world-class centre for teaching and research in Sociology. It has a proud tradition of research grounded in engagement with contemporary real-world issues. Our PhD programme combines taught content in research methods and academic skills with independent study under the supervision of one or more experts in the student's chosen field. Many who graduate from our PhD programme go on to become professional researchers or academics; others work in national government, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks, and consultancies.Our PhD programme aims to create an environment which supports our students:to think criticallyto undertake state-of-the-art research in their chosen fieldsto engage with the world at the interface between theory, policy and practiceto develop a full portfolio of research skillsto produce a scholarly, exciting and socially relevant PhDto move on to interesting and fulfilling jobs
