PhD - Social Sciences and Humanities: Fees & Entry Requirements at Aston University, Birmingham, UK

PhD - Social Sciences and Humanities

UK

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What will I learn?

The School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) welcomes applications for the doctoral programme in any of the research areas covered by the School. This includes: English (language, literature, applied linguistics), History, European Integration in comparative political, security, social and economic contexts, International Relations, Politics, Sociology and Policy. Researchers in the School of Social Sciences and Humanities are a multi-lingual, multi- and interdisciplinary community, working across the humanities, arts and social sciences, and bringing together a unique blend of internationally well-connected scholars.

Which department am I in?

Aston Business School

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,590.00 (18,07,583) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected September 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Aston University

Aston Street,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,590.00 (18,07,583) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Aston University

Aston Street,

Birmingham,

B4 7ET, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A Masters degree in business, management, or the social sciences (or related disciplines) with a Merit overall (or equivalent) with a dissertation/research element, PLUS a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (or an equivalent qualification from an overseas institution).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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