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Sociology PhD

University of Warwick · Department of Sociology · United Kingdom

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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.

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.

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Sociology PhD — University of Warwick