Sociology PhD 36 months PHD Program By Lancaster University |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This degree provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise in an interdisciplinary department. Our staff are involved with research centres and groups looking at everything from Inequalities to Data Science, Mobilities and Migration. Our staff...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This degree provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise in an interdisciplinary department. Our staff are involved with research centres and groups looking at everything from Inequalities to Data Science, Mobilities and Migration. Our staff...
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Admission Requirements

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Bachelor's degree: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science
Master's degree: a good Master's degree in Sociology or a related discipline.
We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.
If you have studied outside of the UK, we would advise you to check our list of international qualifications before submitting your application.
Additional Requirements As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.
As part of your application you also need to provide an example of your written work (eg MA Coursework, article or research paper)

3 Years

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QS subject rankings

Subject: Sociology

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  • 2013
    #38
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    #26
  • 2015
    #27
  • 2016
    #38
  • 2017
    #46
  • 2018
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  • 2019
    #51-100
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  • 2021
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  • 2022
    #64
  • 2023
    #83
  • 2024
    #83
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Ranking criteria

Overall
75.7
Academic Reputation
75.6
Citations per Paper
88.1
Employer Reputation
59.8
H-index Citations
82.3

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