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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy
Sociotechnical Futures and Digital Methods
University of BristolBristol, England
4 yearsDuration
£21,900Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PhD Sociotechnical Futures and Digital Methods at University of Bristol. 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. The PhD Sociotechnical Futures and Digital Methods is linked to the interdisciplinary South West doctoral pathway of the same name. Offer holders will need to apply to and be awarded an SWDTP studentship for this pathway to meet the conditions for registration on this programme. Conduct advanced research on digital methods and sociotechnical futures in an innovative interdisciplinary school. Develop a comprehensive understanding of the social and political dimensions of technological transformation as occasioned by, for instance, the digital revolution, green energy or artificial intel... 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 92% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £34,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Sociotechnical Systems and Digital Transformation
Advanced Research Methods in Digital Studies
Science and Technology Studies
Political Dimensions of Technological Change
Futures Studies and Scenario Planning
Digital Society: Power and Governance
Research Design and Empirical Methods
Critical Digital Methods and Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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
25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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