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Sociology and Social Policy University of Liverpool

Highlights
Tuition fee
25350 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
25350 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
Apply date
Anytime
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Apply date
Anytime
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Start date
Anytime
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Start date
Anytime
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Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Campus location
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

At the University of Liverpool, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Sociology and Social Policy.

Overview

Features 

  • The Sociology and Social Policy degree at University of Liverpool has a thriving, expanding postgraduate research culture, with activities in three broad areas: Urban space, culture and regeneration:- The social, cultural and economic impact of Liverpool’s designation as European Capital of Culture 2008 is of particular interest, as is the impact of culture-led regeneration on aspects of social inclusion.

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Charity Law and Policy 
  • Critical Approaches International Criminal Law
  • European Children’s Rights 
  • Health Law and Regulation 
  • International Criminological Research 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 24 months
  • Part-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details

Apply all year round.

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Other requirements

General requirements

  • For research degrees we expect candidates to normally hold a UK first degree in the first or upper second class, or a second class degree plus a Masters degree or equivalent, preferably in the Social Sciences.

Tuition Fees

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

  • International

    Non-residents
    25350 GBP / year
    ≈ 25350 GBP / year

  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5238 GBP / year
    ≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom
556 - 1035 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sociology and Social Policy.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - CONACYT

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - FUNED Awards

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
9000 GBP
Deadline
19 Jun 2026
HRM Princess Sirindhorn University of Liverpool Scholarship (Thailand)

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
University of Liverpool Graduate Association (Hong Kong) & Tung Foundation Postgraduate Scholarships

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
5000 GBP
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Vice-Chancellor's International Attainment Scholarship for China
Merit-based

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
University of Liverpool - Fulbright Scholarships

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University of Liverpool
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
21 Jun 2026
GREAT Scholarship
Merit-based

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British Council - Accreditation UK
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
16 Aug 2026
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based

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Go City
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available

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