PhD Sociology in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

Renowned globally for its dynamic academic culture, the Department of Sociology offers PhD supervision spanning diverse fields including sociology, criminology, digital media, communications, and related disciplines. The Department is celebrated for its pioneering research contributions. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), we ranked 9th for world-leading and internationally excellent research (combining 4 and 3 star ratings), while our research environment secured 11th place in Sociology.

Our position in academic rankings highlights our vibrant postgraduate community, varied research centers, specialized training programs, and funding achievements. According to the 2022 Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES), every Sociology PhD student reported satisfaction with their overall program experience. By joining our PhD program at the University of Surrey, you'll become part of an inclusive, international community of full-time and part-time researchers. Our doctoral students actively contribute to the welcoming and energetic atmosphere of our department.

We are internationally recognized for our methodological strengths, covering qualitative and ethnographic approaches, statistical analysis of complex datasets, as well as digital research and social simulation techniques. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll have access to comprehensive methodology training through our structured course offerings.