Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Sep 2027, International (estimated deadline). The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Although we advise students to start in September/October, it's often possible to start postgraduate research at any point in the year.
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 88
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sociology
Overview
About the programme
Our mission in the Sheffield Methods Institute at the University of Sheffield is to harness rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods, to enable our researchers and external partners to find the answers to the big challenges facing society.
Programme Structure
Research themes include:
- Inequality
- Social justice and inclusion
- Mobility and migration
- Participation
- Methods and methodology
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: First Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88
General requirements
Research students normally need a first degree which is equivalent to a UK 2:1 classification or better, and a masters degree which is equivalent to a UK mark of 65% or above. Candidates with other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 45,284 AUD / year (≈ 23,985 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,451 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Sheffield, United Kingdom: 1,048-1,845 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sheffield Methods Institute.
Available Scholarships
- NCUK Postgraduate Taught Scholarships — Grant 2500 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Sheffield)
- Sheffield MBA Scholarship Scheme — Grant Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based (University of Sheffield)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 (U.S. government)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 (ServiceScape)
- ACES Scholarships — Grant 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026 (ACES Education Fund)
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation)
- Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based (Junhua Li)
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based (Boustany Foundation)
- Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Amber Scholar)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027 (Voice Talent Online)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based (IvyPanda)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based (Salvado Law)
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified (UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO))
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Anonymous Hope Fund)
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based (Leopold Figl Foundation)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified (IELTS from 6 to 9)
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027 (The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme)
