Key information
- Duration: Part-time, 84 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting October 2026 (Application deadline not specified)
Overview
The Regional Economic and Social Research (Part-time) degree at the Sheffield Hallam University recognises that doctoral researchers arrive with a diversity of skills and experience. Therefore, it provides flexible training and development opportunities covering a range of research-related skills.
Key Facts
- Indicative areas include transferable skills, research ethics and integrity (mandatory), data management, teaching skills and career planning.
- Within CRESR you will take part in the monthly PhD forum to provide an opportunity to present and discuss your own work and to benefit from the experience and advice of external speakers on a range of topics including, for example, doing 'difficult' interviews, preparing for the Viva and finding an academic job.
Careers and opportunities
This course prepares you for a career in:
- Academia
- Policy
- Practice
PhD researchers are provided opportunities to engage with teaching and CRESR research projects, and benefit from the Centre's wide range of partners in policy and practice.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
- Your supervisory team will include a Director of Studies and one or more second supervisors with expertise and interest in your research area.
- However, much of the work for your degree will be carried out independently, and you will need the initiative, motivation and commitment to succeed.
- Your supervisors will help you to define your research programme, agree any associated training requirements, and provide direction while encouraging you to develop as an independent researcher.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 100 OR IELTS: 7.0
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants should hold a strong, relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (merit and above).
To apply, candidates must submit a fully complete online application including:
- A research proposal.
- A personal statement
- Copies of qualifications, certificates, and results transcripts.
- Details of two referees who can comment on your academic ability and readiness for PhD study.
- Copies of your passport and any relevant visas, for international applicants.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 17,714 AUD / year (≈ 9,300 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 4,558 AUD / year (≈ 2,393 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Our tuition fee for UK postgraduate research students will be aligned to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) fees which have not yet been confirmed yet.
Living costs
Sheffield, United Kingdom: 1,057-1,861 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Regional Economic and Social Research (Part-time).
- Postgraduate Study Discounts — Grant: 2000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Performance Athlete Support Programme — Grant: 1350 GBP, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students — Grant: 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — Grant: 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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