PhD Sociology in Canterbury United Kingdom | University of Kent

Kent's Sociology research spans diverse fields such as social and critical theory, social movements, globalization and daily life, urban spaces, media and technology, social stratification, gender studies, employment, visual sociology, welfare systems, risk society, violence studies, NGOs, and the sociology of the body.
Students receive exceptional supervision tailored to their research interests, with careful pairing to appropriate supervisors. Alongside one-on-one guidance, all doctoral candidates participate in a comprehensive research training curriculum.
With a prestigious legacy, our School ranks among Europe's most prominent social science research hubs. The 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) rated 100% of our Social Work and Social Policy research as world-leading or internationally outstanding for impact and research environment.

Our vibrant postgraduate community benefits from substantial funding, including over £100,000 awarded in 2010 through ESRC quotas, University scholarships, and SSPSSR bursaries for incoming students.

Our distinguished faculty includes globally recognized experts who secure major grants from prestigious organizations like the ESRC, British Academy, European Commission, and various government agencies. They actively contribute to international research collaborations, serve on advisory boards, and consult for governmental departments and academic publications.