PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Sociology

Name: Sociology
Price: 21900 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Bristol

Bristol, England

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4 yearsDuration

£21,900Per Year (Intl)

£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Sociology at University of Bristol is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop your own research expertise by studying a sociological issue in an innovative interdisciplinary school. Study with internationally renowned sociologists in a dynamic and supportive research environment. They are involved in funded research, research centres and groups looking at everything from digital economies and futures, food security and integration, to music festivals, migration, modern slavery and social inequalities. International tuition fees are £21,900 per year, home/UK fees are £5,106 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years, a 91% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Sociological Theory and Critique

Research Methodology in Sociology

Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

Quantitative Methods and Data Analysis

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Social Research

Contemporary Issues in Sociology

Academic Writing and Knowledge Dissemination

Doctoral Research Project

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	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£21,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£87,600

Home Student Fee

£5,106

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£31,000	£36,000
3 years	£26,500	£34,500	£46,000
5 years	£33,500	£46,500	£67,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

68%Working

6%Studying

7%Work & Study

9%Seeking Work

55%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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