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Full time | Stag Hill | 4 years | JUL-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

4 years

Start date

JUL-24

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Sociology

Course type

Research

Course Summary

Why choose this programme

Boasting an international reputation and a thriving academic environment, the Department of Sociology supervises PhDs in a wide range of subjects across sociology, criminology, digital media and communications and related areas.

The Department has an excellent reputation for its innovative and ground-breaking research. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) in the REF 2021, we were 9th for research that is world-leading and internationally excellent (4* and 3* research combined). Our research environment has been ranked 11th for Sociology.

What you will study

Exactly what you'll study will depend on the topic of your PhD. We can supervise a wide range of areas relating to criminology, sociology, gender, and digital media and communications – please see the ‘themes and facilities’ tab for a full list.

The PhD programme centres on close individual tuition and guidance from your supervisory team, comprising a principal supervisor, a co-supervisor and, in some cases, an additional third supervisor. Supervisors offer advice, feedback and guidance on all aspects of the PhD process, as well as – where appropriate – on career and CV development, and research dissemination through publications and conference papers.

We formally review your progress twice a year, offering the opportunity for medium and longer-term research planning, the identification of training needs, and provision of CV and career advice. Progress reviews also offer you the opportunity to raise any queries, concerns or suggestions.

Close to the end of your first year, you will complete a PhD confirmation process in which you will receive detailed feedback and guidance on your work, from staff outside your supervisory team.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,356

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£9,300

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold at least an upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in sociology or a related discipline.

University information

The University of Surrey was established in 1891, and has a rich history of education and innovation. Surrey welcomes more than 3,500 postgraduate students to its campus annually, and the university is home to an academic community which is represented by over 120 countries from around the world. Surrey is renowned for celebrating diversity, with cultural inclusivity is at the centre of all its activities. Surrey is a research-driven...more