About this course
Durham University offers PhD Sociology as a 3-year doctoral Ph.D. programme in Sociology. Based in Durham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £25,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 7 overall or TOEFL iBT 90. Intakes run across 2 windows (Start Dates are available throughout the year (2027) and Start Dates are available throughout the year (2026)).
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Admissions decisions are based on your suitability for postgraduate research and the Department's ability to supervise your proposed topic. Our minimum entry requirement for Postgraduate Research is normally an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) although evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful. You will need to provide the following documentation:Current CVa research proposal, no longer than 2,000 words in length (excluding bibliography), which specifies a topic of study, aims and objectives, proposed research methods and ethical considerationstwo letters of referencetranscripts of your previous degree(s)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Start Dates are available throughout the year (2027)
- ▸Start Dates are available throughout the year (2026)
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
