PhD Social Sciences
Royal Holloway, University of London · Egham, United Kingdom · Doctoral · Social
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PhD Social Sciences
PhD Social Sciences
Royal Holloway, University of London · Egham, United Kingdom
About this programme
The multidisciplinary Department of Law and Criminology is home to applied, theoretical and doctrinal research across Criminology, Forensic Psychology, Law, Social Work, and Sociology
Programme facts
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £20,500 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
- Candidates for a place on the MPhil/PhD programme will have undergraduate and taught Masters degrees in a relevant subject. The Masters degree would typically have included training in advanced research methods, and be awarded with a Distinction or high Merit. The Department welcomes applications from suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates. The
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 (4)
- 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