Sociology

Course Overview

The PhD Sociology at University of Leicester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Sociology in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: - Citizenship, Migration, and Identity - Culture, Consumption, and Production - Childhood, and Generation - Developments in Theory and Methods - Youth - Methods and Research Design - History of Social Science - Social Class - Everyday life and Biographical Research - Gender - Race - Environment - Democracy and New Media - Process Sociology - Extremism - Terrorism - Drugs and Addiction - Work and Employment - Emotions and Identity - Education International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% 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

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