PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Sociology

Name: Sociology
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The University of Edinburgh

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3 yearsDuration

N/ATuition Fee

£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary

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Course Overview

The PhD Sociology at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD in Sociology is a research programme in which you will make an original contribution to knowledge by pursuing an extended and focused piece of research on a topic of interest to you. Edinburgh is one of the leading international centres of excellence for postgraduate study in sociology. Our PhD programme accommodates a great variety of work intellectually and methodologically. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Sociological Theory

Research Methods and Epistemology

Qualitative Research Design

Quantitative Methods in Sociology

Contemporary Sociological Debates

Sociology Doctoral Seminar

Professional Development and Academic Practice

Thesis Research and Supervision

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ 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

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£33,500	£40,000
3 years	£25,000	£32,000	£38,500
5 years	£30,500	£40,000	£55,000

Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working

15%Work & Study

90%Professional Jobs

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