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University of Manchester: Sociology
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The PhD in Sociology is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will examine an important societal challenge of your choice, supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their specialised area of research.
Our staff are experts, often internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of sociology, and centres such as the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research .
We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Our research fits into six key clusters :
-
social inequality and stratification;
-
race, ethnicity and migration;
-
networks, relationality and everyday lives;
-
social movements and protest;
-
culture and consumption;
-
methodological innovation.
Recent PhDs have included topics as diverse as internet use in Iran, branding in AIDs awareness advertising, and how class differences affect access to higher education.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent). |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The PhD in Sociology is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will examine an important societal challenge of your choice, supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their specialised area of research.
Our staff are experts, often internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of sociology, and centres such as the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research .
We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Our research fits into six key clusters :
-
social inequality and stratification;
-
race, ethnicity and migration;
-
networks, relationality and everyday lives;
-
social movements and protest;
-
culture and consumption;
-
methodological innovation.
Recent PhDs have included topics as diverse as internet use in Iran, branding in AIDs awareness advertising, and how class differences affect access to higher education.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent). |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The PhD in Sociology is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will examine an important societal challenge of your choice, supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their specialised area of research.
Our staff are experts, often internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of sociology, and centres such as the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research .
We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Our research fits into six key clusters :
-
social inequality and stratification;
-
race, ethnicity and migration;
-
networks, relationality and everyday lives;
-
social movements and protest;
-
culture and consumption;
-
methodological innovation.
Recent PhDs have included topics as diverse as internet use in Iran, branding in AIDs awareness advertising, and how class differences affect access to higher education.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent). |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The PhD in Sociology is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will examine an important societal challenge of your choice, supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their specialised area of research.
Our staff are experts, often internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of sociology, and centres such as the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research .
We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Our research fits into six key clusters :
-
social inequality and stratification;
-
race, ethnicity and migration;
-
networks, relationality and everyday lives;
-
social movements and protest;
-
culture and consumption;
-
methodological innovation.
Recent PhDs have included topics as diverse as internet use in Iran, branding in AIDs awareness advertising, and how class differences affect access to higher education.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent). |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The PhD in Sociology is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will examine an important societal challenge of your choice, supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their specialised area of research.
Our staff are experts, often internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of sociology, and centres such as the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research .
We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Our research fits into six key clusters :
-
social inequality and stratification;
-
race, ethnicity and migration;
-
networks, relationality and everyday lives;
-
social movements and protest;
-
culture and consumption;
-
methodological innovation.
Recent PhDs have included topics as diverse as internet use in Iran, branding in AIDs awareness advertising, and how class differences affect access to higher education.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent). |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The PhD in Sociology is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will examine an important societal challenge of your choice, supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their specialised area of research.
Our staff are experts, often internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of sociology, and centres such as the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research .
We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Our research fits into six key clusters :
-
social inequality and stratification;
-
race, ethnicity and migration;
-
networks, relationality and everyday lives;
-
social movements and protest;
-
culture and consumption;
-
methodological innovation.
Recent PhDs have included topics as diverse as internet use in Iran, branding in AIDs awareness advertising, and how class differences affect access to higher education.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent). |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The PhD in Sociology is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will examine an important societal challenge of your choice, supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their specialised area of research.
Our staff are experts, often internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of sociology, and centres such as the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research .
We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Our research fits into six key clusters :
-
social inequality and stratification;
-
race, ethnicity and migration;
-
networks, relationality and everyday lives;
-
social movements and protest;
-
culture and consumption;
-
methodological innovation.
Recent PhDs have included topics as diverse as internet use in Iran, branding in AIDs awareness advertising, and how class differences affect access to higher education.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent). |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The PhD in Sociology is a three year full-time (six years part-time) programme. You will examine an important societal challenge of your choice, supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their specialised area of research.
Our staff are experts, often internationally renowned, in a variety of key areas of sociology, and centres such as the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research .
We provide a wealth of opportunities for postgraduate researchers. Our research fits into six key clusters :
-
social inequality and stratification;
-
race, ethnicity and migration;
-
networks, relationality and everyday lives;
-
social movements and protest;
-
culture and consumption;
-
methodological innovation.
Recent PhDs have included topics as diverse as internet use in Iran, branding in AIDs awareness advertising, and how class differences affect access to higher education.
| hums.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 275 1200 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent). |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
MA
Summary
Humans are inherently social beings, and that impacts every action we take. Our MA in Sociology will empower to you investigate social networks, norms, and change on a global scale, so we can better understand social structures and interactions.
At Manchester, you won’t just study human and social behaviour. As the only British university with social responsibility as a key strategic goal, we’ll teach you the practical skills you need to bring about positive change in local, national, and international communities. Our research is already influencing government policies and practice in various areas, such as domestic abuse guidelines, healthcare guidelines, and sustainable energy policies.
Our innovative course is taught by expert academics, both with practical experience of the field and a real passion for enhancing your learning experience.
You’ll study classic and contemporary sociological debates, deepening your understanding of social forces.
You can also follow your own interests with a choice of optional units that draw on our various areas of expertise, including socio-cultural change, gender and sexuality, and consumption and sustainability. As one of the largest sociological departments in the UK, there’s no shortage of topics you could cover.
Throughout your studies you’ll benefit from personalised support, allowing you to develop transferable skills in research, critical enquiry and creative thinking. You’ll graduate with the skills and experience you need for a successful career in a variety of sectors.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in Sociology or a Social Science subject for direct entry to the MA programme. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Sociology at Manchester is one of the UK's largest and most prestigious centres for the subject, with over 30 academic staff and 60 postgraduate students forming a diverse and rigorous academic community.
The MA course aims to provide those of you who have an interest in sociology the opportunity to extend and deepen your knowledge of the discipline. Our teaching includes all areas of contemporary sociology but we have particular expertise in the fields of socio-cultural change, gender and sexuality, and consumption and sustainability.
We are consistently highly rated for our research and were ranked in the top three in the UK for our research environment, research quality, and research power in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). Our research feeds into all of our postgraduate teaching.
The Sociology MA is the perfect course to develop your analytical and investigative skills, training you in methods of social investigation in order to equip you with the ability for independent thinking, research and analysis, setting you up perfectly for the world of employment.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in Sociology or a Social Science subject for direct entry to the MA programme. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Sociology at Manchester is one of the UK's largest and most prestigious centres for the subject, with over 30 academic staff and 60 postgraduate students forming a diverse and rigorous academic community.
The MA course aims to provide those of you who have an interest in sociology the opportunity to extend and deepen your knowledge of the discipline. Our teaching includes all areas of contemporary sociology but we have particular expertise in the fields of socio-cultural change, gender and sexuality, and consumption and sustainability.
We are consistently highly rated for our research and were ranked in the top three in the UK for our research environment, research quality, and research power in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF). Our research feeds into all of our postgraduate teaching.
The Sociology MA is the perfect course to develop your analytical and investigative skills, training you in methods of social investigation in order to equip you with the ability for independent thinking, research and analysis, setting you up perfectly for the world of employment.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in Sociology or a Social Science subject for direct entry to the MA programme. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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