Overview

Research

The Department of Sociological Studies at the University of Sheffield demonstrates a strong commitment to theoretical concerns at the leading edge of critical sociology, to informing international as well as national social policy, social work and welfare and to having world-leading expertise in both sociology and digital society.

Our academic staff have a wealth of expertise in the areas of digital media and society, social policy, sociology and social work. Explore our research areas in more detail to discover how we are making positive changes to policy and for people through our world-class research.

Programme Structure

Research areas and themes:

Digital Media and Society
Social Policy
Sociology
Social Work and Social Care
Everyday Life and Critical Diversities
Science Technology & Medicine in Society
Social Inequalities and Social Ordering
Wellbeing & Health Across the Lifecourse

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

Although we advise students to start in September/October, it's often possible to start postgraduate research at any point in the year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sociology View 117 other PhDs in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must have obtained at least a Merit (or equivalent) in their Masters Degree to be considered for a place on our PhD programme. For candidates applying for a PhD with a BA qualification, please note that we require at least a 2:1 or the equivalent.
Applicants should hold, or expect to hold, one or more of these qualifications in Sociology, Social Policy, Social Work or a related Social Science Discipline.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23985 GBP / year

≈ 23985 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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