Course Overview
The PhD Sociology at University of York is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Research in the Department is focussed around four substantive research clusters and research units: Gender Sexuality and Inequalities; Language and Social Interaction; Science Health and Technology; Culture Values and Practices. You can choose whether to work with a particular member of staff on independent research or you can conduct your research within one of the department's research units. A Distance Learning version of this course is also available. International tuition fees are £25,350 per year, home/UK fees are £5,181 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,350
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,181
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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