Swansea University ESRC WGSSS PhD Sociology/Science and Technology Studies Pathway 2026

This pathway will leverage excellent provision and research in sociological methods training at Swansea, to build capacity and realise a networked all-Wales strategy for doctoral training in Sociology and STS, drawing upon FtF, hybrid and blended approaches. Pathway strengths include centres and other UKRI investments, ADR Wales, Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research. 

Sociology/STS is an emerging disciplinary strength at Swansea University that currently sits within UoA20, with pockets of excellence that speak to WGSSS crosscutting themes. This is a merger of two DTP2 pathways, that are adjacent in disciplinary terms, with an extension to include Bangor and Swansea, as well as Cardiff. 

• Table of Content
• About Swansea University
• ESRC WGSSS PhD Sociology/Science and Technology Studies Pathway
• Aim and Benefits of ESRC WGSSS PhD Sociology/Science and Technology Studies Pathway
• Requirements for ESRC WGSSS PhD Sociology/Science and Technology Studies Pathway Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

ESRC WGSSS PhD Sociology/Science and Technology Studies Pathway

Aim and Benefits of ESRC WGSSS PhD Sociology/Science and Technology Studies Pathway

The studentship funded by the ESRC covers tuition fees and an annual tax-free living stipend in line with UKRI minimum rates (currently £20,780 for 2025/26). Students also have access to a Research Training Support Grant 

Requirements for ESRC WGSSS PhD Sociology/Science and Technology Studies Pathway Qualification

To receive WGSSS studentship funding, you must have qualifications or experience equal to an honours degree at a first or upper second-class level, or a masters from a UK academic research organisation. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome to apply. 

English Language: IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. For further information, please see the English Language Requirements - Swansea University.  

Application Deadline

How to Apply

In order to be considered for this scholarship award the following steps are also required. 

1) In section ‘Programme Related Information’ please input the relevant RS Code for the scholarship award i.e. RS898 

2) In section ‘Research’ you will see ‘Proposed project title/studentship title’* (Mandatory) 

• In ‘Proposed project title/studentship title’ please input:  

• the RS Code, RS898 and 
• the scholarship title.   

• Please leave Proposed Supervisor field blank 
• Please leave Research Project (if applicable) blank 
• In ‘Do you have a proposal to upload?*’(Mandatory) Please select Yes 
• Then upload copy of advert (you can save the advert by clicking print, and then print to pdf) 

For more details, visit Swansea University Scholarship webpage