Sociology PhD

The Department of Sociology at the University of Cambridge is a world-class centre for teaching and research in Sociology, with a proud tradition of research grounded in engagement with contemporary real-world issues. <br/><br/>Our department is ranked first for Sociology in the Guardians Best Universities league table <br/><br/>The UKs 2021 Research Excellence Framework ranks our department second overall in the UK, and joint first for the research environment. <br/><br/>And the QS World University rankings list our department as 6th of 330 sociology departments across the world. <br/><br/>Our PhD programme combines taught content in research methods and academic skills with independent study under the supervision of one or more experts in the students chosen field. <br/><br/>Many of those who graduate from our PhD programme go on to become professional researchers or academics; others go on to work in the national government, international organisations, NGOs, think tanks and consultancies.