PhD Applied Social Studies

Interested individuals are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Departments research priorities and expertise. Formally, an applicant wishing to undertake a research degree should submit a research proposal in writing of 3,000-4,000 words and consult with the Department on the general suitability of the research topic, and on the availability of an appropriate supervisor.The research proposal should provide the following information:Introduction to the central research topic that the student proposes to investigateReference to the key debates and issues relevant to the researchAn indication the body of literature that the research will analyse; the main data that will be collected andor analysed and the methods that will be usedAn outline of the potential significance of the proposed research for the field under investigation