Course 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.
Entry requirements
Minimum requirements A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Sociology or a related subject; a strong research proposal. English language requirements You can find out more about our English language requirements. This course requires the following: Band B IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above. International qualifications We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
We offer a variety of postgraduate funding options for study at the University of Warwick, from postgraduate loans, university scholarships, fee awards, to academic department bursaries. It's important that you apply for your postgraduate course first before you apply for a University of Warwick scholarship. Please visit the University's scholarship webpages.