Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027: Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting October 2027: Apply before Jul 2027 (International). This is an 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.
If you are an international student and need a Student Route visa, you will need to apply at least 8 weeks before the CAS deadline.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sociology
Overview
This Sociology programme from University of Gloucestershire welcomes proposals for research degrees on a wide range of sociological topics.
Students can study either full time or part time alongside employment or family commitments. In recognition of the fact that no two research projects – or research students – are the same, we offer a flexible approach to supporting you and you will have access to hot-desk office space and library and ICT support. MSc students will typically take two research methods training modules, which are also available to PhD students. Visit the programme website for more information
Career opportunities
The postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond.
As a postgraduate research student at UoG, you’ll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether it’s contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, we’ll ensure you’re ready to take on your next challenge.
This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where you’ll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Gender inequalities
- Migration, diversity and diaspora
- National identities
- Families and care
- Class identities and inequalities
- Austerity and residualisation
- Social mobility
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.
- We strongly encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement.
- Please provide a copy of your research proposal. This should be 1,000 words (excluding references and appendices) following the structure outlined in this research proposal guide.
- Please note; we’re unable to process applications without a proposal for the School’s consideration. Not supplying one will delay the processing of applications.
Make sure you meet all requirements
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): 25,571 AUD / year (approx. 13,425 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 10,190 AUD / year (approx. 5,350 GBP / year)