PhD study
Being a postgraduate researcher in the School of Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations means embarking upon an exciting and novel research agenda; and becoming part of a vibrant, world-leading research community.
Writing a research proposal
Your PhD will be the most challenging type of academic work you have ever done, but also the most rewarding. We've got guidelines on preparing a thesis proposal to support your application.
Our current PhD research students
Our current PhD research students and the projects they're currently undertaking.
What it's really like to do a PhD
Learn from our PhD students from past and presents' experiences to discover what it's really like to complete a PhD at Sheffield.
Our research
We are proud to be one of the leading UK schools for research across sociological studies, politics and international relations.
Sociological Studies, Politics and International Relations research