PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Sociology

Name: Sociology
Price: 12858 GBP
Availability: InStock

University of Worcester

Worcester, England

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4 yearsDuration

£30,301Per Year (Intl)

£12,858Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Sociology at University of Worcester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Worcester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Sociology. Research at Worcester has grown significantly in recent years. We aim to produce research that is distinctive, socially and culturally relevant, and that influences national agendas. We continually strive to develop new areas of research excellence while, in certain areas, our work has already been acknowledged as world-leading. International tuition fees are £30,301 per year, home/UK fees are £12,858 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Sociology

Theoretical Perspectives in Contemporary Sociology

Sociology of Race and Ethnicity

Gender Studies and Social Inequalities

Globalisation and Social Change

Qualitative Research Design and Analysis

Advanced Sociological Theory

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	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£30,301

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£121,204

Home Student Fee

£12,858

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

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Worcester

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£12,500	£21,500	£25,500
5 years	£19,500	£27,000	£30,500

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working

10%Studying

20%Work & Study

20%Seeking Work

Official Data

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