Social Statistics

University of Manchester
Undergraduate PhD Full-time 36 Months Mathematics and statistics

About this course

The PhD programme in Social Statistics at The University of Manchester has a thriving and diverse research community.

Our research themes include:

  • census and survey methodology;

  • statistical methods in the analysis of social data;

  • social network analysis;

  • latent variable modelling;

  • population studies and demographic methods;

  • global inequalities and international comparisons;

  • employment;

  • the labour market.

    For example, recent PhD titles include:

  • 'The Role of Privacy and Confidentiality in the Collection and Dissemination of Census and Survey Data'.

  • 'Race and Population - a Statistical Demographic Approach'.

  • You will be supervised by two members of staff who are experts in their areas of research. Social statistics staff can support applications for funding.

    You also have an array of potential training options available, including places on postgraduate course units and continuing professional development short courses including, for example, in publishing and public speaking. Students may also have the opportunity to undertake paid teaching work.

    PhD students are encouraged and supported to present their research at seminars and conferences.

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 36 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Part-time

    Duration: 72 Months

    Qualification: PhD

    Location: Manchester

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers

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    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    36 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mathematics and statistics

    Offered by

    University of Manchester

    Manchester

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