University of Huddersfield - Sociology PhD

University of Huddersfield

Sociology PhD

This course provides a 6-month placement after the taught element, enhancing employability and personal development. Graduates with work experience are more attractive to employers. The Employability and Placements Office supports students in finding placement opportunities and providing advice on interview skills, CV preparation, and covering letters. Graduates with work experience are generally more attractive to employers.

Entry Requirements

  • A Master's degree from a UK University or equivalent, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or
  • an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed, or
  • appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
  • IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Career Prospects

Social researchers, case workers, paralegals, public relations workers, administrators, community organizers, public policy researchers, and data analysts.

Course Details

There are several research topics available for this degree. See below examples of research areas 

Research Topics

• Find supervisors and design research projects.
• Explore research and researcher expertise.
• Explore listed funded opportunities.
• Visit Research, Innovation and Skills webpages for research information.

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