StudyQA — PhD: Sociology — University of Sussex

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Sociology at Sussex was ranked 11th in the UK in The Complete University Guide 2017.
We provide a strong foundation for students who wish to pursue sociological research in a lively intellectual environment.
The Centre for Gender Studies is housed in Sociology. Our faculty are also centrally involved in three other research centres at Sussex: the Centre for Social and Political Thought, the Centre for Global Health Policy, and the Centre for Migration Research
Sussex sociologists have a very wide range of research interests, covering the main areas of sociology and criminology, and interdisciplinary fields such as health, science and technology, migration, gender, childhood, identity as well as the philosophy and methodology of social science.

We offer research supervision in areas including citizenship and migration, criminology, health and medicine, care, identity, terrorism, human rights, violence, criminal justice, social theory, political sociology, childhood, gender, inequality and work.

There are two modes of entry for research students. First is traditional entry to a PhD. Second is the MSc plus PhD pathway, which is the 1+3 route required by the ESRC for their studentship support. All new research students are required to participate in a programme of research training modules and take other modules that may be recommended by their supervisor. (Exemption from research training modules can be granted if you have already taken such modules at postgraduate level.)

Applicants who do not have a Masters degree may be expected to undertake research training, taken from the ESRC-recognised MSc in Social Research Methods, before proceeding to research. The MA in Criminology and MA in Gender Studies provide an excellent introduction to research for candidates with appropriate interests. Further training in research skills is provided as required.

Requirements

Magistr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum average mark of at least 4
IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each section.
If you are a non-EEA or Swiss national you must obtain clearance by the UK Government Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) for this degree. Please ensure you allow sufficient time for your University application to be processed in time for you to apply for ATAS clearance (and a Tier 4 Student Visa if appropriate).
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