About the course

A period of intensive, supervised study where you will critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge. Benefit from and contribute to a thriving, collegiate research environment. Join a research centre ranked in the top quartile of UK institutions and the highest ranked post-1992 University. CRESR is one of the UK’s leading policy research centres seeking to understand the impact of social and economic disadvantage on places and people. In Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86 per cent of our research was judged as being world leading or internationally excellent. We have a strong commitment to academically rigorous applied policy research, providing a particularly enriching environment for doctoral scholars. As a research student at CRESR you will join a lively research community offering the best possible support and training. PhD proposals are welcome across CRESR's five core research themes: Housing and Place, Inclusive Economy, Sustainable Futures, Voluntary and Community Sector, and Policy Research and Evaluation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Sheffield
October, 2024	Sheffield
February, 2025	Sheffield
May, 2025	Sheffield
February, 2026	Sheffield
May, 2026	Sheffield

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Sheffield Hallam University

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).

　　All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

　　You are encouraged to find out more about our staff and their current research to inform the development of your research proposal and to ensure it aligns with our research themes. Before submitting your proposal, please contact the member(s) of staff listed against the relevant research theme.

　　Applicants are required to give a short 10–15 minute presentation followed by an interview. Interview panel members will include the head of research degrees for the faculty, a local postgraduate research tutor and a prospective director of studies.

　　Where English is not your first language, you must show evidence of English language ability to the following minimum level of proficiency: an overall IELTS score of 7.0 or above, with at least 6.5 in each component or an accepted equivalent.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　801st / 1250

　　THE World ranking63rd / 130

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