Sociology PhD
Newcastle University · Newcastle, United Kingdom
About this programme
Advance the discipline and engage critically with pressing social issues on our PhD in Sociology programmes.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- January, 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 (6)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully 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
- Vice-Chancellor's EU Research ScholarshipsPartial funding · Throughout 2025/26 academic year for 2026/27 entry
- Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships (Postgraduate)Partial funding