Key Information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- 3 - 4 years
- Part-time
- 72 months
- 6 - 8 years
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 — Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International (estimated deadline; 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).
- Apply before Feb 2027, International (estimated deadline; 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).
- Apply before Mar 2027, National (estimated deadline; applies if you have the same nationality as the university).
We recommend that you apply as soon as you are able to as courses may occasionally close early.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Colchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Data Science & Big Data, Public Relations
Overview
We especially welcome those interested in sampling and non-sampling issues using cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys, such as our British Household Panel Survey and Understanding Society. You will be supervised by some of the world’s leading experts in their field.
Studying with us will open doors to an academic career for you, as well as to a professional life in government departments, international organisations and statistical institutions. Several of our PhD students now work at: Department of Economics, University of Chicago, USA; Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Australia; Department of Economics and Public Finance, University of Turin, Italy; Department of Economics, University of Linz, Austria; Centre for Research on Social Dynamics, Bocconi University, Italy; Applied Microeconomics Research Unit, University of Minho, Portugal; and School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Canada.
Career
Some of our PhD students of PhD Survey Methodology at University of Essex now work at: Department of Economics, University of Chicago, US; Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Australia; Department of Economics and Public Finance, University of Turin, Italy; Department of Economics, University of Linz, Austria; Centre for Research on Social Dynamics, Bocconi University, Italy; Applied Microeconomics Research Unit, University of Minho, Portugal; World Bank, US; and School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Canada.
Programme Structure
Assessment
- Within our Institute for Social and Economic Research, our students invest time mainly working on their thesis under the supervision of one or two researchers. Most of the theses in ISER are organised in three main chapters, plus introduction and conclusions. Ideally, you should produce a complete draft of a new main chapter by the end of each academic year.
- If your chapter is judged of enough good quality, you can progress to the following year.
- You can decide to structure your thesis differently, if needed, but you should discuss and agree the structure with your supervisor.
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
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need a good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject.
- You are also required to submit a well developed research proposal.
- You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country): 38,780 AUD / year (≈ 20,625 GBP / year)
- Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- Home/UK fee: £2,503 per year
- International fee: £10,313 per year
Living costs
Colchester, 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.
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Survey Methodology. Available scholarships include:
- Turing Scheme Funding — Provided by university, Grant 1360 GBP, Deadline Anytime, Need-based. University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
- The Always Essex Staff Discount — Provided by university, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified. University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
- Summer Abroad Turing Scheme Funding — Provided by university, Grant 1360 GBP, Deadline Anytime, Need-based. University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
- Alumni Loyalty Discount — Provided by university, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Anytime, Merit-based. University of Essex, Colchester, United Kingdom.
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