Using a range of social theories, as well as qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches, you will produce a piece of original sociological research in areas including social class, race
Undertake a period of intensive, supervised study, where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge. Your research will take place in the
The Department of Sociology at York is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014). Our publications are rated as internationally world leading and
We have a distinguished history of groundbreaking international and interdisciplinary research on gender, sexuality and inequality. Our research expertise examines gender and sexuality in the context
Advance the discipline and engage critically with pressing social issues on our PhD in Sociology programmes.Join a supportive group of leading sociologists working across a range of topics.Our
Social science research at Hull is focused on creating a positive impact on the real-life conditions and experiences of individuals and communities, at a local, national and global level. Our work
Choose Criminology as a postgraduate at Hull and join a vibrant and supportive research community covering a wide range of specialisms, from the links between alcohol and violence, the history of
A PhD is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This programme allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to
Throughout your doctoral studies, you will carry out original research under the guidance of two supervisors and will produce an original thesis of approximately 100,000 words. For the first twelve
As a postgraduate researcher in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, you will be immersed in a thriving academic community, receiving expert supervision, support and research training while
Sociology at Durham is grounded in the Department's five core research themes. We welcome candidates for our research degrees who are interested in developing their own thesis in an area that
The PhD in Anthropology offers the opportunity to develop and deliver an original research project under the supervision of two academic staff members. Students are supported by close mentorship,