Ph.D. Sociology

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Candidates should hold a Masters degree in Sociology or associated disciplines from an accredited University.
• Good knowledge of English is a prerequisite. Knowledge of a second European language will be considered an additional qualification.
• An academic member of staff should agree to act as your supervisor should your application be successful. You should identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss your research proposal before you apply.
• Academic staff will invite the applicant to attend an interview even if the applicant fulfils all the above requirements.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Identify a potential supervisor

PhD students should identify a potential supervisor and contact them to discuss their research proposal before they apply.

2. Submit your application

The PhD application should be submitted electronically using The Online Application System.

Applications should include the following:

• Copy of Undergraduate Degree certificate.
• Copy of MA degree certificate or confirmation that the MA degree will be awarded shortly or confirmation concerning the candidate’s position in a PhD course of an accredited university. Candidates that have not yet completed their MA course but are enrolled and are studying for such a course, may be accepted provided that they complete their studies by the 31st of July of the year that they will be enrolling for the PhD course, following the approval of the Postgraduate Committee.
• Detailed transcription of MA degree credits
• Certificates of good knowledge of the English language.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• A statement describing the candidate’s scientific and research interests.
• A summary of research proposal (up to 1500 words).
• A sample of academic writing.