PhD in Sociology

Program Overview

Students receive close supervision from experts and ample opportunities to present their work, participate in training events, and develop valuable skills such as problem-solving and communication. Graduates are highly sought after in various sectors due to their research abilities and broad skillset. The program fosters a strong research focus and provides access to exceptional resources and support for students.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Sociology PhD at Oxford Brookes University is a research-focused program that takes place in an environment of critical inquiry and rigorous research. Students will conduct thorough and original research on an aspect of social life in an active and supportive environment. The program offers close supervision from two supervisors who have research expertise in the student's research area, as well as opportunities to present work and participate in research training and events.

Careers:

With a PhD in Sociology, graduates will be highly valued by employers in public, private, and non-government sectors for their skills in literacy, communication, problem-solving, and research methods. Oxford Brookes PhD students have gone on to work in the NGO sector, the civil service, academia, and the private sector.

Other:

The Sociology PhD program at Oxford Brookes is part of the School of Law and Social Sciences, which has a strong research focus and has received international recognition for its work. The program offers students:

• Close supervision from experts in their chosen research area.
• Opportunities to present their work at research seminars, specialist seminars, and methodology workshops.
• Encouragement to submit publications to leading research journals.
• Opportunities to develop teaching, mentoring, and demonstrating skills through paid teaching activities.
• Access to high-quality research training and study facilities.
• Access to the Bodleian Library.
• Participation in the University’s Graduate College, which offers training sessions and workshops.
The Faculty also provides bespoke careers advice as part of the doctoral program.

• Home (UK) full time: £4,886
• Home (UK) part time: £2,443
• International full time: £16,900
• International part time: £8,450
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year. For International fees the following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support. Home fees are set by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and are released approximately five months before the start of each academic year. Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.

Additional Costs:

• Continuation fee: £1455 (payable after three complete academic years of full-time study or six complete academic years of part-time study)
• Print / binding costs: From £30
• Books: £20-60 per book
• Accommodation fees in Brookes Letting (most do not include bills): £94-265 per week
• Accommodation fees in university halls (bills included, excluding laundry costs): £122-180 per week
• Graduation costs: Typically £0-200
• Travel costs: From £10
• Resubmission fees: £1455 (if examiners recommend that a student is required to revise and resubmit their thesis for re-examination)