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Course Details

Course Name

PhD Applied Social Research

Level of study

PhD

Study Mode

Fulltime

Duration

3 Years

Start Term

Sept

Country

United Kingdom

City

Manchester

Course Subject

Social Sciences

Course Fees

Inside EU: 6000

Outside EU: 18500

Universities

University of Manchester

Description

Programme description

The PhD in Applied Social Research is a three year full-time programme (Six years part-time) that examines important issues based on large-scale and complex social surveys using advanced statistical methods.

We have a strong connection with the Cathie Marsh Institute for Social Research (CMI), an interdisciplinary research centre within the School of Social Sciences at The University of Manchester.

The institute provides a focal point for the application of quantitative methods in interdisciplinary social science research, in order to generate a world class research environment.

The Institute builds on our existing strong reputation for quantitative social science and the development and application of advanced quantitative methods. A distinctive feature of the Institute is the application of advanced and innovative methods to address social, economic and political questions.

Placements

You will have the opportunity to apply for a placement in the course of your studies through the PhD Placement Scheme , subject to supervisor approval. The scheme is flexible, with placements carried out over a period of four weeks to three months (full-time or part-time basis), depending on the requirements of the placement provider.

To secure a placement, you may either apply for one of the placements advertised by one of our non-HEI partners, or design and propose your own placement to a non-HEI organisation of your choice. Support will be provided throughout the process.

A placement offers a number of key benefits, such as:

increasing your employability skills;

potential to demonstrate research impact;

developing professional networking opportunities with non-HEI organisations;

participating in knowledge exchange; and

Demonstrating public engagement skills.

Special features

Sociology (including Social Statistics) is ranked 1st in the UK, based on the percentage of overall research activity that is `world-leading' (4*), and 2nd based on research power.

The School of Social Sciences' teaching was also rated as 'excellent' in the last Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) teaching assessment exercise.

Teaching and learning

Graduate Teaching Assistants (TA) in the School of Social Sciences are valued members of the teaching team.

As such, we take pride in the opportunities provided for the professional development of graduate TA's. Our training includes preparation for application to the Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).

This brings a range of benefits:

consolidates your personal development and emphasises your professional practice in HE;

entitlement to use post-nominal letters - AFHEA;

provides a valuable measure of success and is increasingly sought by employers across the education sector as a condition of appointment and promotion; and

Recognised and valued by a growing number of international institutions.

For more information, see Associate Fellowship HEA . Alternatively, you can contact Gillian Evans ( Gillian.evans@manchester.ac.uk ), our graduate teaching assistant coordinator.

Details on how to apply for a TA position will be available here in due course.

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service. Email: dass@manchester.ac.uk

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