PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Sociology

Name: Sociology
Price: 22000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Goldsmiths, University of London

London, England

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4 yearsDuration

£22,000Per Year (Intl)

£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. We offer MPhil and PhD research programmes in Sociology for full or part-time study. The Department of Sociology is home to some 40 scholars and researchers whose work is known and cited internationally. We offer a stimulating research environment for undertaking postgraduate research in a wide range of sociological fields, including: - Race, ethnicity, religion and nationalism - Gender and social life - Sociology of culture - Inventive and sensory methods - Urban culture, world cities, economies and social exclusion - Migration - Medicine and the life-sciences, ... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Social Theory

Research Methods and Epistemology

Sociology of Contemporary Society

Specialised Research Seminar

Critical Analysis of Primary Sources

Academic Writing and Publication

Thesis Research and Development

Interdisciplinary Research Practice

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£88,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Goldsmiths, University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£28,000	£35,000
3 years	£19,000	£25,000	£30,500
5 years	£23,500	£30,000	£36,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working

10%Studying

5%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

45%Professional Jobs

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