United KingdomDoctoral / PhDHumanities & Social Sciences

PhD Law and Social Sciences

Aston University, Birmingham

Overview

Doctoral research in politics, international relations, sociology and criminology, in comparative political, security, social and economic contexts, assessed by thesis and viva examination.

Highlights

  • Politics and international relations
  • Sociology and criminology

Entry requirements

Academic
A First or Upper Second Class Honours undergraduate degree, and a Masters degree with Merit or Distinction, both in relevant subjects.
English language
IELTS 6.5 overall; reading and writing 6.5, listening and speaking 6.0.

Working after you graduate

Bachelor's and master's graduates on a Student visa may apply in the UK for the Graduate visa: two years if applying by 31 December 2026, or 18 months if applying on or after 1 January 2027.

Checked on 10 October 2026. Official source.