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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Social Statistics

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£22,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the PhD Social Statistics at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The PhD programme in Social Statistics at The University of Manchester has a thriving and diverse research community. Our research themes include: - census and survey methodology; - statistical methods in the analysis of social data; - social network analysis; - latent variable modelling; - population studies and demographic methods; - global inequalities and international comparisons; - employment; - the labour market. For example, recent PhD titles include: - 'The Role of Privacy and Confidentiality in the Collection and Dissemination of Census and Survey Data'. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Survey Methodology and Design
Statistical Methods for Social Data Analysis
Social Network Analysis and Applications
Latent Variable Modelling and Structural Equation Modelling
Demographic Methods and Population Studies
Research Methods and Research Ethics
Advanced Statistical Computing and Programming
Doctoral Research Project and Thesis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic76

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,500

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£67,500

Home Student Fee

£5,238

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
9%Studying
11%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH09-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

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