Durham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Sociology - Health and Social Theory in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University
Durham University
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Durham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
24,500
(c. USD32,810.65)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Health serves as a window into societal dynamics. Our methodology operates across multiple dimensions, integrating specialized knowledge on worldwide developments including:
adapting to climate shifts and environmental deterioration
health patterns and service frameworks at national and regional levels
community-focused health initiatives at the neighborhood level
healthcare occupations
examining personal health choices.
Our investigations merge cross-disciplinary insights concerning:
aging processes (biological factors, technological applications, exercise routines, and formal/informal care networks)
professional fields (pharmaceutical practice, population health, fitness and exercise science, social services, care governance, policy frameworks and skill development)
lifestyle patterns (new mothers and infant feeding, dietary habits, exercise regimens and weight management)
community dynamics (health advocacy, disparities in health access, location-based wellness and pharmacy services).
Fundamental themes encompass civic participation, societal agreements and representation, assessment methods, subjective health evaluations and data, along with personal identity, fairness, and equal opportunity.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Admissions decisions are based on your suitability for postgraduate research and the Department's ability to supervise your proposed topic. Our minimum entry requirement for Postgraduate Research is normally an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) although evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful. You will need to provide the following documentation:
Current CV
a research proposal, no longer than 2,000 words in length (excluding bibliography), which specifies a topic of study, aims and objectives, proposed research methods and ethical considerations
two letters of reference
transcripts of your previous degree(s). Currently we require a UKVI / IELTS score of 7 (with no component under 6.5). If you have not reached this level, you can be admitted to study a pre-sessional English Language course, with the length depending on your current UKVI / SELT IELTS score (must be over 5.5, with no component under 5). TOEFL iBT - 102 with no component under 25
Tuition
GBP
24,500