Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (PhD: 3 years; MRes: 1 year)
- Part-time: 60 months (PhD Distance learning: 6 years; PhD: 5 years; MRes: 2 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting May 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sociology
Overview
A PhD, by definition, is an original contribution to knowledge. A research degree is different from a taught course. Research students are expected to self-direct their learning with support from a supervisory team.
Transferable skills
The Social Sciences programme at London South Bank University will equip you with many transferable skills. The self-discipline, the demand for clear analytical thinking, and the ability to turn criticism of others work into something constructive of your own, all constitute a unique training for almost any kind of career. The excitement and satisfaction of finding new facts, a new idea, or a new way of looking at something can be highly rewarding. Visit the programme website for more information
Attending conferences
Research students are often sponsored to attend national and international conferences and to meet leading scientists in their fields and to present their research findings. The progress of all research students is formally monitored by the University's Research Degree Committee.
Employability Service
At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:
- An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
- Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.
Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources. Visit programme website
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- When applying for a Research Degree Programme at LSBU you are expected to have a 2.1 honours degree, and a relevant Postgraduate qualification at Masters level would be beneficial.
- If you have the equivalent of lower second class honours you would also need a Postgraduate qualification at Masters level.
- You will also be required to show proof of all of your qualifications. If English is not your first language you will be expected to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 34,666 AUD / year (≈ 18,200 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,886 AUD / year (≈ 5,190 GBP / year)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Sciences.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- The European Impact Scholarship - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime
- LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship - Grant: 5000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- The Vice-Chancellor’s International Merit Award - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- LSBU Loyalty Award - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award - Grant: 4000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- The Global Success Scholarship - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 01 Oct 2026
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Grant: 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Grant: 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Grant: 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Grant: 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Grant: 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Grant: 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Grant: Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Grant: 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Grant: 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant: Not specified - Deadline: Not specified