Social Sciences Doctoral Training Centre (DTC)

A radically different approach to PhD study in the social sciences.

• Social Sciences DTC information
• Our postgraduate programme

What makes a DTC different?

A DTC is a comprehensive collaborative training programme that goes beyond a traditional PhD.

• Key benefits of a DTC

News and activities

What's on? Coming Soon! DTC Spring Conference, 7 May 2013, University of Leeds. ESRC Final Year Student Conference, 24 April 2013, University of sheffield. Registration Now Open: 4th Annual Postgraduate Conference SIID, 12 March 2013. Philosophy of Education Seminar: Beyond the Neoliberal University, 6 March 2013. What to think about when organising your public engagement event?, 27 Feb 2013. Internship Scheme for ESRC funded students – applications now open, 13 Feb 2013. Find out more news.

Training

• Registration for Semester 2 Advanced Training 2012/2013
• Faculty Doctoral Programme - Core Modules
• DDP Portal
• Training available on NCRM
• Code of Practice for Research Degree Programmes
• Doctoral Programmes Handbook 2012-13 (PDF, 226KB)
  
• Semester 1 Timetable 2012-13 (PDF, 144KB)
• Semester 2 Timetable 2012-13(PDF, 91.6KB)

Postgraduate vacancies

• Propose a Network Proposal for 2013-14 -- Staff only
• ESRC Studentships funding 2013-14
• Apply now
• FAQs: ESRC Studentships 2013-14

The 2013-14 competiton for ESRC studentships is now open. Application  deadline for students is 1 February 2013.

Word-leading research

Here at Sheffield we have academics at the forefront of social sciences research.

• Our expertise
• Research topics