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Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences

London South Bank University

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 17,600/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 16,840 +

Int. Students: 12,725 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA, United Kingdom

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Doctor of Philosophy in Social Sciences

Program Overview

The PhD and MRes programmes are closely linked to our growing and dynamic research culture. You'll benefit from engaging with highly qualified academic staff, working alongside a portfolio of dynamic and popular masters programmes.

Academic supervision
A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community. Explore the staff, facilities and more in the Division of Social Sciences.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Doctoral Degree(Ph.D,M.D)

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 17,600 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in London South Bank University

CAD 12,006 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 0 - With No Band Less Than

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Master’s degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

SCHOLARSHIPS:
UG-Global Success Scholarshipfor 1st year only

£2,000, £2,500, £ 3,500 Tiered Scholarship based on Subject Area 12th Aggregate <75%

PG-Global Success Scholarship

2,000, £2,500, £ 3,500 Tiered Scholarship based on Subject Area Undergraduate (any %>55%)

Deposit within 4 weeks of Unconditional Offer for Scholarship INITIAL DEPOSIT:

£2,000 (after receiving unconditional offer)

We've committed over £1 million to our international scholarships scheme

London South Bank University welcomes and encourages students from all over the world to study with us. We offer a range of scholarships for our international students and some of the awards outlined below can be combined for greater discounts.

We offer a range of for our international undergraduate and postgraduate students.

International Scholarships	This year LSBU is offering scholarships and discounts to hundreds of students via our International Scholarships.
International Merit Scholarships	The International Merit Scholarships offer students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes with outstanding academic profiles a fee reduction of up to £4,000 on each full academic year's tuition fees for those who meet the criteria.
LSBU Loyalty Award	As part of our commitment to supporting our students' future career success we offer postgraduate Tuition Fee discounts for LSBU graduates progressing directly onto a postgraduate course and eligible alumni.
ONCAMPUS London South Bank Merit Scholarship	LSBU is offering scholarships in the form of a 25% fee reduction to ONCAMPUS London South Bank students progressing to university degree programmes. For those who meet the criteria there will be a 25% discount for each full academic year of study. ONCAMPUS London South Bank students who do not meet the criteria will be eligible for the International Scholarships on progression to an LSBU degree programme.
External scholarships for US students
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship	The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship offers thousands of scholarships for students who are eligible for Federal Pell Grants at their home institution. The deadline for Spring students is in early October. The deadline for Summer and Fall students is in March.
BUTEX International Scholarship	As a BUTEX affiliated university we are able to offer you the opportunity to apply for the £500 BUTEX International Scholarship. The Scholarship is open to all International (non-EU) Study Abroad students who are not funded by an ERASMUS grant. To be eligible to apply you must have been offered a study abroad place here. The deadline for applying for this scholarship is mid-June every year.
Chevening Scholarships	The UK Government's global scholarship programme is funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations. The Scholarships offer nationals from a variety of countries highly coveted opportunities to study for a Master's degree at a UK university. They can develop their skills, create new networks, strengthen their opportunities and expand their horizons. Application information is on the Chevening website.
Foundation for Global Scholars	The Foundation for Global Scholars attempt to inspires and equip young adults to tackle global challenges through international experience, leadership skills, and cultural competence. They offer various scholarships.
Fund for Education Abroad	The Fund for Education abroad are committed to increasing the opportunities for dedicated American students to participate in high-quality education abroad programmes. They offer many scholarships for various amounts.
Go Overseas	Each semester, Go Overseas offers scholarships to Study Abroad students based on the creativity and analytical thinking demonstrated through writing samples and/or video submissions.
Tortuga Backpacks	Tortuga Backpacks believe that students deserve to experience the world beyond their college campuses, but appreciate that not everyone can afford to travel. Funds may be used for tuition, accommodation, books, or travel. Deadlines are in May and December.
University Language	Take a photo that captures what you learned (or want to learn) from studying abroad, write a short description of 100-200 words, and you could win a $500 college scholarship. There are various deadlines throughout the year.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.

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