Overview

Through this Sociology course from Lancaster University you will study with some exciting sociological thinkers in a dynamic and supportive research environment.

Key facts:

At Lancaster University - Management School, you will join an international and interdisciplinary community with students working on PhDs in Sociology, Gender and Women's Studies, Science Studies, Media and Cultural Studies, and Applied Social Science.
You will be assigned PhD supervisors (usually two), and consideration will be taken to match you with supervisor(s) whose current active research interests and expertise are relevant to your chosen topic. Close working relations are enjoyed with other departments at Lancaster, and in some cases there is cross-departmental supervision.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree: 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant social science
Master's degree: a good Masters degree in Sociology or a related discipline.
We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

Duration

Full-time: 36 months (3 - 4 years)
Part-time: 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting October 2026 — Apply anytime.
Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
Starting April 2027 — Apply anytime.

If you are applying for funding, are applying from overseas or require on-campus accommodation, we recommend that you apply as early as possible.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

The postgraduate research fees for the next year have not yet been set.

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

1,241-2,143 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships Information

PhD scholarship opportunities for Sociology are available. Please confirm your nationality, country of residence, and intended start date for accurate scholarship information.

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