PhD study
Being a postgraduate researcher in the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations means embarking upon an exciting and novel research agenda; and becoming part of a vibrant, world-leading research community.
Writing a research proposal
Your PhD will be the most challenging type of academic work you have ever done, but also the most rewarding. We've got guidelines on preparing a thesis proposal to support your application.
Our current PhD research students
Our current PhD research students and the projects they're currently undertaking.
What it's really like to do a PhD
Learn from our PhD students from past and presents' experiences to discover what it's really like to complete a PhD at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Our research
We are proud to be one of the leading UK schools for research across sociological studies, politics and international relations.
Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations research