Overview
The thesis in Sociology programme of the University of Leicester should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.
Key facts
- Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time / 6 to 6.5 years part time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months.The period of active research and writing-up together must not exceed the maximum registration period
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include- Citizenship, Migration, and Identity
- Culture, Consumption, and Production
- Childhood, and Generation
- Developments in Theory and Methods
- Youth
- Methods and Research Design
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Leicester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sociology View 117 other PhDs in Sociology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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General requirements
- You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
- Include all relevant certificates/diplomas and transcripts
- International applicants must provide official copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used
- Supporting documents not in English must be provided with a certified English translation
- CV
- In addition to uploading the above documents please enter contact details for two academic (not personal) referees who can comment on your suitability for the research degree programme or upload letters of reference if already available
- Personal Statement
- English language proficiency test scores
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18000 GBP / year≈ 18000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Additional Details
- International: : £18,000 - £20,200 per year
Living costs
Leicester
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