What will I learn?

Using a range of social theories, as well as qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method approaches, you will produce a piece of original sociological research in areas including social class, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, education, health, and employment and welfare. You have the chance to work with the Centre for Regional Economic and Social Research and Centre for Development and Research in Education. Throughout a period of intensive, supervised investigative work, you work closely with specialists in your chosen field to produce an extended thesis of up to 80,000 words in the case of doctoral research. You can take modules and supplementary online courses to develop skills in relation to a range of methodologies, methods and theoretical approaches. The work you complete on these can be included as part of your qualification.

Which department am I in?

Sheffield Hallam University

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,725.00 (19,31,249) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

February 2026

Venue

Sheffield Hallam University

City Campus,

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,725.00 (19,31,249) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

May 2026

Venue

Sheffield Hallam University

City Campus,

Howard Street,

Sheffield,

South Yorkshire,

S1 1WB, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same). All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

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