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Sociology is no longer accepting new applications.
Expected Academic Standard
Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK Masters (Merit).
If your degree is not from the UK, please check International Qualifications to find the equivalent in your country.
Applicants must have achieved an overall mark of at least 70% (or equivalent) in a master's degree in a relevant subject and, where available, a dissertation mark of at least 70 or the equivalent.
Applications will be judged on past academic performance and the quality and originality of the research proposal; we may also consider your employment history, previous research experience, publications, etc.
University Minimum Academic Requirements
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 7.0 |
| Writing | 7.0 |
| Reading | 7.0 |
| Speaking | 7.0 |
| Total | 7.5 |
TOEFL Internet Score
| Element | Score |
|---|---|
| Listening | 25 |
| Writing | 25 |
| Reading | 25 |
| Speaking | 25 |
| Total | 110 |