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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

PhD - Social Sciences and Humanities

Aston University, Birmingham
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3 yearsDuration
£15,800Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD PhD - Social Sciences and Humanities at Aston University, Birmingham. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Researchers in the School of Law and Social Sciences are a multi-lingual, multi- and interdisciplinary community, working across the humanities, arts and social sciences, and bringing together a unique blend of internationally well-connected scholars. The School of Law and Social Sciences welcomes applications for the doctoral programme in any of the research areas covered by the School, this includes: - English (language, literature, applied linguistics, forensic linguistics) - History - European Integration in comparative political, security, social and economic contexts - In... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a 93% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

By the School
Literature
Applied linguistics
Forensic linguistics) - History - European Integration in comparative political
Security
Social and economic contexts - International Relations - Law - Politics - Sociology and Policy **Research env
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,400

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
8%Studying
19%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
82%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Aston University, Birmingham

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