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University of Warwick: Sociology
| Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Sociology |
| Web | https://warwick.ac.uk/ |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Work with leading researchers in gender and sexuality, technology and capitalism, race and migration, prisons and punishment, colonialism and ecology, and more. In Warwick's Sociology department, ranked 8th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025, Sociology) you will be part of an active and exciting international research culture and receive specialist training and support to thrive.
Course overview Joining our welcoming and supportive international community of researchers, you will have the chance to develop into an independent researcher and specialist, working closely with dedicated supervisors who are recognised authorities their fields. You will receive training in undertaking doctoral study at the beginning of your course, meet regularly with your supervisors as you work on your independent sociological research project, and have access to a lively calendar of seminars, workshops, networking and development opportunities throughout your time with us.
Teaching and learning All first year PhD students undertake a two-term course called Research Process and Research Design. Provided by the Department, this course supports students with the fundamentals of PhD study and life and prepares them for their upgrade from MPhil to PhD. All doctoral students have access to dedicated PhD study rooms with computers and printers.
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Work with leading researchers in gender and sexuality, technology and capitalism, race and migration, prisons and punishment, colonialism and ecology, and more. In Warwick's Sociology department, ranked 8th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025, Sociology) you will be part of an active and exciting international research culture and receive specialist training and support to thrive.
Course overview Joining our welcoming and supportive international community of researchers, you will have the chance to develop into an independent researcher and specialist, working closely with dedicated supervisors who are recognised authorities their fields. You will receive training in undertaking doctoral study at the beginning of your course, meet regularly with your supervisors as you work on your independent sociological research project, and have access to a lively calendar of seminars, workshops, networking and development opportunities throughout your time with us.
Teaching and learning All first year PhD students undertake a two-term course called Research Process and Research Design. Provided by the Department, this course supports students with the fundamentals of PhD study and life and prepares them for their upgrade from MPhil to PhD. All doctoral students have access to dedicated PhD study rooms with computers and printers.
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The PhD in Sociology offers a broad span of research areas and expertise. From gender and sexuality to markets and capitalism, Warwick's Sociology department, ranked 9th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2022), has an active and exciting research culture where you will receive specialist training.
The doctoral programme in Sociology provides access to a vibrant and welcoming community of international researchers and supports you in developing your independent sociological research project.
As well as being part of an active and exciting research culture, you will receive specialist training in undertaking doctoral study at the beginning of your course and dedicated and expert supervision throughout.
All first year PhD students undertake a two-term course called Research Process and Research Design. Provided by the Department, this course supports students with the fundamentals of PhD study and life and prepares them for their upgrade from MPhil to PhD. All doctoral students have access to dedicated PhD study rooms with computers and printers.
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
The PhD in Sociology offers a broad span of research areas and expertise. From gender and sexuality to markets and capitalism, Warwick's Sociology department, ranked 9th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2022), has an active and exciting research culture where you will receive specialist training.
The doctoral programme in Sociology provides access to a vibrant and welcoming community of international researchers and supports you in developing your independent sociological research project.
As well as being part of an active and exciting research culture, you will receive specialist training in undertaking doctoral study at the beginning of your course and dedicated and expert supervision throughout.
All first year PhD students undertake a two-term course called Research Process and Research Design. Provided by the Department, this course supports students with the fundamentals of PhD study and life and prepares them for their upgrade from MPhil to PhD. All doctoral students have access to dedicated PhD study rooms with computers and printers.
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
MA
Summary
Our Sociology MA is a lively and engaging programme for students interested in grappling with the key social phenomena of our time from racisms and imperialism, to climate catastrophe, to the social effects of AI and Big Tech, to gender identity and trans rights. The course provides students with valuable skills, knowledge and understanding for life and their careers beyond.
Warwick’s MA in Sociology provides an opportunity for students to engage with a broad range of social issues in the global north and global south, centring around questions of power and inequality, and relations between subjectivity and social structures. By bringing together social, cultural, political and economic dimensions of social life, the course equips students with tools to better understand key events of our time.
A core aspect of the programme entails thinking through the relationship between theory and praxis and multiple theoretical approaches to Sociology. Over the course of the programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of theories and methodologies that explore the social world. You will also have the opportunity to tailor your programme to your own specific interests through our wide range of options.
Skills from this degree - Ability to analyse and evaluate complex intellectual ideas
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Ability to analyse and evaluate competing approaches to understanding the contemporary world
-
Ability to build sophisticated and persuasive arguments from an array of sources
-
Ability to gather and analyse data using a range of techniques
-
Ability to carry out independent research
-
Ability to write about complex ideas in a clear way
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** - Band B **International qualifications** |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Our Sociology MA is a lively and engaging programme for students interested in grappling with the key social phenomena of our time from racisms and imperialism, to climate catastrophe, to the social effects of AI and Big Tech, to gender identity and trans rights. The course provides students with valuable skills, knowledge and understanding for life and their careers beyond.
Warwick’s MA in Sociology provides an opportunity for students to engage with a broad range of social issues in the global north and global south, centring around questions of power and inequality, and relations between subjectivity and social structures. By bringing together social, cultural, political and economic dimensions of social life, the course equips students with tools to better understand key events of our time.
A core aspect of the programme entails thinking through the relationship between theory and praxis and multiple theoretical approaches to Sociology. Over the course of the programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of theories and methodologies that explore the social world. You will also have the opportunity to tailor your programme to your own specific interests through our wide range of options.
Skills from this degree - Ability to analyse and evaluate complex intellectual ideas
-
Ability to analyse and evaluate competing approaches to understanding the contemporary world
-
Ability to build sophisticated and persuasive arguments from an array of sources
-
Ability to gather and analyse data using a range of techniques
-
Ability to carry out independent research
-
Ability to write about complex ideas in a clear way
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** - Band B **International qualifications** |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Sociology MA is a lively and engaging programme for students interested in grappling with the key social phenomena of our time from racisms and imperialism, to climate catastrophe, to the social effects of AI and Big Tech, to gender identity and trans rights. The course provides students with valuable skills, knowledge and understanding for life and their careers beyond.
Warwick’s MA in Sociology provides an opportunity for students to engage with a broad range of social issues in the global north and global south, centring around questions of power and inequality, and relations between subjectivity and social structures. By bringing together social, cultural, political and economic dimensions of social life, the course equips students with tools to better understand key events of our time.
A core aspect of the programme entails thinking through the relationship between theory and praxis and multiple theoretical approaches to Sociology. Over the course of the programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of theories and methodologies that explore the social world. You will also have the opportunity to tailor your programme to your own specific interests through our wide range of options.
Skills from this degree - Ability to analyse and evaluate complex intellectual ideas
-
Ability to analyse and evaluate competing approaches to understanding the contemporary world
-
Ability to build sophisticated and persuasive arguments from an array of sources
-
Ability to gather and analyse data using a range of techniques
-
Ability to carry out independent research
-
Ability to write about complex ideas in a clear way
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** - Band B **International qualifications** |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Sociology MA is a lively and engaging programme for students interested in grappling with the key social phenomena of our time from racisms and imperialism, to climate catastrophe, to the social effects of AI and Big Tech, to gender identity and trans rights. The course provides students with valuable skills, knowledge and understanding for life and their careers beyond.
Warwick’s MA in Sociology provides an opportunity for students to engage with a broad range of social issues in the global north and global south, centring around questions of power and inequality, and relations between subjectivity and social structures. By bringing together social, cultural, political and economic dimensions of social life, the course equips students with tools to better understand key events of our time.
A core aspect of the programme entails thinking through the relationship between theory and praxis and multiple theoretical approaches to Sociology. Over the course of the programme, you will gain a thorough understanding of theories and methodologies that explore the social world. You will also have the opportunity to tailor your programme to your own specific interests through our wide range of options.
Skills from this degree - Ability to analyse and evaluate complex intellectual ideas
-
Ability to analyse and evaluate competing approaches to understanding the contemporary world
-
Ability to build sophisticated and persuasive arguments from an array of sources
-
Ability to gather and analyse data using a range of techniques
-
Ability to carry out independent research
-
Ability to write about complex ideas in a clear way
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | **Minimum requirements** **English language requirements** - Band B **International qualifications** |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is ranked 74th in the QS World University Guide 2026, is the youngest member of the Russell Group and are listed within the top ten UK universities in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings.
We are renowned for seeking out and addressing complex global challenges with era-defining innovative thinking. A connected ecosystem of staff, students and alumni, the University fosters transformative learning, interdisciplinary collaboration and bold industry partnerships across state-of-the-art facilities in the UK and global satellite hubs.
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