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Newcastle University: Sociology
Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
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Department | School of Geography, Politics and Sociology |
Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Our research expertise centres around three themes: Identities, the Sociology of Health and Life Sciences and Social Transformations. Our research tradition covers sociology, social policy and social anthropology. We have strengths in the fields of family studies, health studies, political economy, sexuality, citizenship, and youth and student lives.
Our MPhil and PhD projects cover a wide spectrum of contemporary sociology including:
•bodies, identities and experiences
•culture and material life
•'development' and the global south
•emotions and intimacy
•environment and society
•imagining pasts and futures
•sexualities and gender
•sociology of ethics
•sociologies of health and life sciences
•sociology of law
•visual and aesthetic cultures
Each of these themes represents the expertise of a member of staff actively engaged in sociological research.
Most of our research students are based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, with some based in the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
Four research clusters act as the intellectual focus for the development and exchange of ideas. You will join one or more of these research groups:
•Identities, embodiments and selves
• Imagining pasts and futures
• Power, inequalities and citizenship
• Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
You can view some of our postgraduate research projects online. Our sociology seminar series means that you will be able to listen to experts on a regular basis - live or from a podcast.
We have numerous international links and there will be opportunities for some PhD students to conduct research abroad. We currently have postgraduate researchers in Taiwan, Korea, Germany and India.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms. You will have access to postgraduate IT clusters in the Daysh, Claremont Bridge and Great North Road buildings.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Profile International Students Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our research expertise centres around three themes: Identities, the Sociology of Health and Life Sciences and Social Transformations. Our research tradition covers sociology, social policy and social anthropology. We have strengths in the fields of family studies, health studies, political economy, sexuality, citizenship, and youth and student lives.
Our MPhil and PhD projects cover a wide spectrum of contemporary sociology including:
•bodies, identities and experiences
•culture and material life
•'development' and the global south
•emotions and intimacy
•environment and society
•imagining pasts and futures
•sexualities and gender
•sociology of ethics
•sociologies of health and life sciences
•sociology of law
•visual and aesthetic cultures
Each of these themes represents the expertise of a member of staff actively engaged in sociological research.
Most of our research students are based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, with some based in the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
Four research clusters act as the intellectual focus for the development and exchange of ideas. You will join one or more of these research groups:
•Identities, embodiments and selves
• Imagining pasts and futures
• Power, inequalities and citizenship
• Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
You can view some of our postgraduate research projects online. Our sociology seminar series means that you will be able to listen to experts on a regular basis - live or from a podcast.
We have numerous international links and there will be opportunities for some PhD students to conduct research abroad. We currently have postgraduate researchers in Taiwan, Korea, Germany and India.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms. You will have access to postgraduate IT clusters in the Daysh, Claremont Bridge and Great North Road buildings.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Profile International Students Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our research expertise centres around three themes: Identities, the Sociology of Health and Life Sciences and Social Transformations. Our research tradition covers sociology, social policy and social anthropology. We have strengths in the fields of family studies, health studies, political economy, sexuality, citizenship, and youth and student lives.
Our MPhil and PhD projects cover a wide spectrum of contemporary sociology including:
•bodies, identities and experiences
•culture and material life
•'development' and the global south
•emotions and intimacy
•environment and society
•imagining pasts and futures
•sexualities and gender
•sociology of ethics
•sociologies of health and life sciences
•sociology of law
•visual and aesthetic cultures
Each of these themes represents the expertise of a member of staff actively engaged in sociological research.
Most of our research students are based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, with some based in the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
Four research clusters act as the intellectual focus for the development and exchange of ideas. You will join one or more of these research groups:
•Identities, embodiments and selves
• Imagining pasts and futures
• Power, inequalities and citizenship
• Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
You can view some of our postgraduate research projects online. Our sociology seminar series means that you will be able to listen to experts on a regular basis - live or from a podcast.
We have numerous international links and there will be opportunities for some PhD students to conduct research abroad. We currently have postgraduate researchers in Taiwan, Korea, Germany and India.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms. You will have access to postgraduate IT clusters in the Daysh, Claremont Bridge and Great North Road buildings.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Profile International Students Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our research expertise centres around three themes: Identities, the Sociology of Health and Life Sciences and Social Transformations. Our research tradition covers sociology, social policy and social anthropology. We have strengths in the fields of family studies, health studies, political economy, sexuality, citizenship, and youth and student lives.
Our MPhil and PhD projects cover a wide spectrum of contemporary sociology including:
•bodies, identities and experiences
•culture and material life
•'development' and the global south
•emotions and intimacy
•environment and society
•imagining pasts and futures
•sexualities and gender
•sociology of ethics
•sociologies of health and life sciences
•sociology of law
•visual and aesthetic cultures
Each of these themes represents the expertise of a member of staff actively engaged in sociological research.
Most of our research students are based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, with some based in the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
Four research clusters act as the intellectual focus for the development and exchange of ideas. You will join one or more of these research groups:
•Identities, embodiments and selves
• Imagining pasts and futures
• Power, inequalities and citizenship
• Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
You can view some of our postgraduate research projects online. Our sociology seminar series means that you will be able to listen to experts on a regular basis - live or from a podcast.
We have numerous international links and there will be opportunities for some PhD students to conduct research abroad. We currently have postgraduate researchers in Taiwan, Korea, Germany and India.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms. You will have access to postgraduate IT clusters in the Daysh, Claremont Bridge and Great North Road buildings.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | Profile International Students Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
MA
Summary
Our Sociology MA equips you with an awareness and understanding of the theoretical traditions and concepts that shape Sociology as a discipline. A dissertation and a variety of taught options provide you with an in-depth opportunity to engage with key sociological issues and approaches.
Sociology at Newcastle has a solid track record of excellence in research-grounded postgraduate studies.
This course gives you an understanding of the philosophical principles that underpin social inquiry and also equips you with the ability to integrate material across a range of disciplines.
You will also gain:
•knowledge in key areas of sociology including identity, citizenship, social transformation, social inequalities, sexuality, health and others
•an understanding of the variety of philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin approaches to social inquiry
•an understanding of the way social divisions are generated as structures of power and patterns of inequality, and how these are reproduced and transformed over time.
Many of our graduates go on to study funded PhDs, others have pursued careers in:
•the corporate and financial sectors
•international organisations, such as the United Nations and the European Union
•international and national non-governmental organisations
•regulatory bodies
•environmental agencies.
Find out about our staff who will be teaching you.
Delivery:
Students take a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. You also complete a dissertation which will allow you to develop your ability to design, execute and write up a piece of original research in sociology. During your dissertation you will work with a dedicated member of staff who will be your dissertation supervisor.
This course is taught and based on the Newcastle campus. Teaching sessions happen at different times of the day to benefit the needs of both full and part time students.
Contact and independent study times will vary depending on the modules chosen. You are typically expected to attend an average of three to four modules per week and pursue weekly independent study. We aim for small groups of students which will enable constructive discussion and analysis. Some modules are seminar-based whilst others offer a combination of lectures and seminars. You are normally assessed through coursework and exam although modules may vary.
You are also welcome to attend the Sociology Seminar Series. At these events national and international speakers present their work to members of the subject area.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate computer room, postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a sociology/policy discipline such as: criminology Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our Sociology MA equips you with an awareness and understanding of the theoretical traditions and concepts that shape Sociology as a discipline. A dissertation and a variety of taught options provide you with an in-depth opportunity to engage with key sociological issues and approaches.
Sociology at Newcastle has a solid track record of excellence in research-grounded postgraduate studies.
This course gives you an understanding of the philosophical principles that underpin social inquiry and also equips you with the ability to integrate material across a range of disciplines.
You will also gain:
•knowledge in key areas of sociology including identity, citizenship, social transformation, social inequalities, sexuality, health and others
•an understanding of the variety of philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin approaches to social inquiry
•an understanding of the way social divisions are generated as structures of power and patterns of inequality, and how these are reproduced and transformed over time.
Many of our graduates go on to study funded PhDs, others have pursued careers in:
•the corporate and financial sectors
•international organisations, such as the United Nations and the European Union
•international and national non-governmental organisations
•regulatory bodies
•environmental agencies.
Find out about our staff who will be teaching you.
Delivery:
Students take a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. You also complete a dissertation which will allow you to develop your ability to design, execute and write up a piece of original research in sociology. During your dissertation you will work with a dedicated member of staff who will be your dissertation supervisor.
This course is taught and based on the Newcastle campus. Teaching sessions happen at different times of the day to benefit the needs of both full and part time students.
Contact and independent study times will vary depending on the modules chosen. You are typically expected to attend an average of three to four modules per week and pursue weekly independent study. We aim for small groups of students which will enable constructive discussion and analysis. Some modules are seminar-based whilst others offer a combination of lectures and seminars. You are normally assessed through coursework and exam although modules may vary.
You are also welcome to attend the Sociology Seminar Series. At these events national and international speakers present their work to members of the subject area.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate computer room, postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms.
Study type | Taught |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a sociology/policy discipline such as: criminology Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our Sociology MA equips you with an awareness and understanding of the theoretical traditions and concepts that shape Sociology as a discipline. A dissertation and a variety of taught options provide you with an in-depth opportunity to engage with key sociological issues and approaches.
Sociology at Newcastle has a solid track record of excellence in research-grounded postgraduate studies.
This course gives you an understanding of the philosophical principles that underpin social inquiry and also equips you with the ability to integrate material across a range of disciplines.
You will also gain:
•knowledge in key areas of sociology including identity, citizenship, social transformation, social inequalities, sexuality, health and others
•an understanding of the variety of philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin approaches to social inquiry
•an understanding of the way social divisions are generated as structures of power and patterns of inequality, and how these are reproduced and transformed over time.
Many of our graduates go on to study funded PhDs, others have pursued careers in:
•the corporate and financial sectors
•international organisations, such as the United Nations and the European Union
•international and national non-governmental organisations
•regulatory bodies
•environmental agencies.
Find out about our staff who will be teaching you.
Delivery:
Students take a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. You also complete a dissertation which will allow you to develop your ability to design, execute and write up a piece of original research in sociology. During your dissertation you will work with a dedicated member of staff who will be your dissertation supervisor.
This course is taught and based on the Newcastle campus. Teaching sessions happen at different times of the day to benefit the needs of both full and part time students.
Contact and independent study times will vary depending on the modules chosen. You are typically expected to attend an average of three to four modules per week and pursue weekly independent study. We aim for small groups of students which will enable constructive discussion and analysis. Some modules are seminar-based whilst others offer a combination of lectures and seminars. You are normally assessed through coursework and exam although modules may vary.
You are also welcome to attend the Sociology Seminar Series. At these events national and international speakers present their work to members of the subject area.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate computer room, postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms.
Study type | Taught |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a sociology/policy discipline such as: criminology Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our Sociology MA equips you with an awareness and understanding of the theoretical traditions and concepts that shape Sociology as a discipline. A dissertation and a variety of taught options provide you with an in-depth opportunity to engage with key sociological issues and approaches.
Sociology at Newcastle has a solid track record of excellence in research-grounded postgraduate studies.
This course gives you an understanding of the philosophical principles that underpin social inquiry and also equips you with the ability to integrate material across a range of disciplines.
You will also gain:
•knowledge in key areas of sociology including identity, citizenship, social transformation, social inequalities, sexuality, health and others
•an understanding of the variety of philosophical principles and epistemological frameworks that underpin approaches to social inquiry
•an understanding of the way social divisions are generated as structures of power and patterns of inequality, and how these are reproduced and transformed over time.
Many of our graduates go on to study funded PhDs, others have pursued careers in:
•the corporate and financial sectors
•international organisations, such as the United Nations and the European Union
•international and national non-governmental organisations
•regulatory bodies
•environmental agencies.
Find out about our staff who will be teaching you.
Delivery:
Students take a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. You also complete a dissertation which will allow you to develop your ability to design, execute and write up a piece of original research in sociology. During your dissertation you will work with a dedicated member of staff who will be your dissertation supervisor.
This course is taught and based on the Newcastle campus. Teaching sessions happen at different times of the day to benefit the needs of both full and part time students.
Contact and independent study times will vary depending on the modules chosen. You are typically expected to attend an average of three to four modules per week and pursue weekly independent study. We aim for small groups of students which will enable constructive discussion and analysis. Some modules are seminar-based whilst others offer a combination of lectures and seminars. You are normally assessed through coursework and exam although modules may vary.
You are also welcome to attend the Sociology Seminar Series. At these events national and international speakers present their work to members of the subject area.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate computer room, postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms.
Study type | Taught |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a sociology/policy discipline such as: criminology Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
Our research expertise centres around three themes: Identities, the Sociology of Health and Life Sciences and Social Transformations. Our research tradition covers sociology, social policy and social anthropology. We have strengths in the fields of family studies, health studies, political economy, sexuality, citizenship, and youth and student lives.
Our MPhil and PhD projects cover a wide spectrum of contemporary sociology including:
•bodies, identities and experiences
•culture and material life
•'development' and the global south
•emotions and intimacy
•environment and society
•imagining pasts and futures
•sexualities and gender
•sociology of ethics
•sociologies of health and life sciences
•sociology of law
•visual and aesthetic cultures
Each of these themes represents the expertise of a member of staff actively engaged in sociological research.
Most of our research students are based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, with some based in the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
Four research clusters act as the intellectual focus for the development and exchange of ideas. You will join one or more of these research groups:
•Identities, embodiments and selves
• Imagining pasts and futures
• Power, inequalities and citizenship
• Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
You can view some of our postgraduate research projects online. Our sociology seminar series means that you will be able to listen to experts on a regular basis - live or from a podcast.
We have numerous international links and there will be opportunities for some PhD students to conduct research abroad. We currently have postgraduate researchers in Taiwan, Korea, Germany and India.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms. You will have access to postgraduate IT clusters in the Daysh, Claremont Bridge and Great North Road buildings.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Profile International Students Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our research expertise centres around three themes: Identities, the Sociology of Health and Life Sciences and Social Transformations. Our research tradition covers sociology, social policy and social anthropology. We have strengths in the fields of family studies, health studies, political economy, sexuality, citizenship, and youth and student lives.
Our MPhil and PhD projects cover a wide spectrum of contemporary sociology including:
•bodies, identities and experiences
•culture and material life
•'development' and the global south
•emotions and intimacy
•environment and society
•imagining pasts and futures
•sexualities and gender
•sociology of ethics
•sociologies of health and life sciences
•sociology of law
•visual and aesthetic cultures
Each of these themes represents the expertise of a member of staff actively engaged in sociological research.
Most of our research students are based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, with some based in the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
Four research clusters act as the intellectual focus for the development and exchange of ideas. You will join one or more of these research groups:
•Identities, embodiments and selves
• Imagining pasts and futures
• Power, inequalities and citizenship
• Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
You can view some of our postgraduate research projects online. Our sociology seminar series means that you will be able to listen to experts on a regular basis - live or from a podcast.
We have numerous international links and there will be opportunities for some PhD students to conduct research abroad. We currently have postgraduate researchers in Taiwan, Korea, Germany and India.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms. You will have access to postgraduate IT clusters in the Daysh, Claremont Bridge and Great North Road buildings.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Profile International Students Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our research expertise centres around three themes: Identities, the Sociology of Health and Life Sciences and Social Transformations. Our research tradition covers sociology, social policy and social anthropology. We have strengths in the fields of family studies, health studies, political economy, sexuality, citizenship, and youth and student lives.
Our MPhil and PhD projects cover a wide spectrum of contemporary sociology including:
•bodies, identities and experiences
•culture and material life
•'development' and the global south
•emotions and intimacy
•environment and society
•imagining pasts and futures
•sexualities and gender
•sociology of ethics
•sociologies of health and life sciences
•sociology of law
•visual and aesthetic cultures
Each of these themes represents the expertise of a member of staff actively engaged in sociological research.
Most of our research students are based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, with some based in the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
Four research clusters act as the intellectual focus for the development and exchange of ideas. You will join one or more of these research groups:
•Identities, embodiments and selves
• Imagining pasts and futures
• Power, inequalities and citizenship
• Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
You can view some of our postgraduate research projects online. Our sociology seminar series means that you will be able to listen to experts on a regular basis - live or from a podcast.
We have numerous international links and there will be opportunities for some PhD students to conduct research abroad. We currently have postgraduate researchers in Taiwan, Korea, Germany and India.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms. You will have access to postgraduate IT clusters in the Daysh, Claremont Bridge and Great North Road buildings.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Profile International Students Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Summary
Our research expertise centres around three themes: Identities, the Sociology of Health and Life Sciences and Social Transformations. Our research tradition covers sociology, social policy and social anthropology. We have strengths in the fields of family studies, health studies, political economy, sexuality, citizenship, and youth and student lives.
Our MPhil and PhD projects cover a wide spectrum of contemporary sociology including:
•bodies, identities and experiences
•culture and material life
•'development' and the global south
•emotions and intimacy
•environment and society
•imagining pasts and futures
•sexualities and gender
•sociology of ethics
•sociologies of health and life sciences
•sociology of law
•visual and aesthetic cultures
Each of these themes represents the expertise of a member of staff actively engaged in sociological research.
Most of our research students are based in the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, with some based in the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
Four research clusters act as the intellectual focus for the development and exchange of ideas. You will join one or more of these research groups:
•Identities, embodiments and selves
• Imagining pasts and futures
• Power, inequalities and citizenship
• Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences (PEALS) Research Centre.
You can view some of our postgraduate research projects online. Our sociology seminar series means that you will be able to listen to experts on a regular basis - live or from a podcast.
We have numerous international links and there will be opportunities for some PhD students to conduct research abroad. We currently have postgraduate researchers in Taiwan, Korea, Germany and India.
Facilities:
The School provides a dedicated postgraduate common room and postgraduate study rooms. You will have access to postgraduate IT clusters in the Daysh, Claremont Bridge and Great North Road buildings.
Study type | Research |
---|---|
Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | Profile International Students Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
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