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Sociology PhD

Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 4 years | 8 years
Mode: Part-time
Subject: Sociology
Location: United Kingdom
Next intake: OCT 2026

Overview

Boasting an international reputation and a thriving academic environment, we supervise PhDs in a wide range of subjects across sociology, criminology, digital media, gender and communications and related areas. We are renowned for our applied approach, which is reflected in the way we work with a range of private, public and third-sector organisations.

Entry requirements

Degree	2:1 · Subjects: sociology or a related discipline · or above

English language requirements

IELTS	7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

IELTS Academic: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6.5 in each component (or equivalent).

Fees

International students: £21,800 per year

UK students: £5,238 per year

UK/Home: £5,238 per year

International: £21,800 per year

Start dates

October 2026

Application deadline

Overseas

Overseas: Sunday 11 October 2026

Overseas: Friday 15 January 2027

Overseas: Sunday 18 April 2027

Campus

University of Surrey, Guildford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Where you will study

Guildford, South East, United Kingdom

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