Socio-Cultural Studies (PhD) (Full-time)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Socio-Cultural Studies (PhD) (Full-time)
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
The PhD in Socio-Cultural Studies will help you develop a sociologically informed and interdisciplinary exploration of sociocultural topics, theories and methodologies, to underpin ‘hands-on’ research in these areas of inquiry.Socio-cultural studies attracts people with social science backgrounds who wish to work on interdisciplinary topics, and also those from an arts or humanities background who want to gain skills and experience in social research. Study options The PhD in Socio-Cultural Studies is usually undertaken full-time over three years, or part-time over s
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 3 years · Full-time: 3 years; Part-time: 6 years
- Tuition
- £29,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (7)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council/University of Edinburgh Joint ScholarshipsFully funded
- College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research AwardsFully funded
- Edinburgh Doctoral College ScholarshipsFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds