PhD Survey Methodology

    PhD Survey Methodology

    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 19,650 / year(s)

    PhD Survey Methodology

    About

    For our PhD Survey Methodology, we offer supervision in quantitative survey methodology, particularly: sampling; weighting; non-response; response maximisation techniques; mode effects; data linkage; and measurement error. We especially welcome those interested in sampling and non-sampling issues using cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys, such as our British Household Panel Survey and Understanding Society. You will be supervised by some of the world's leading experts in their field.

    Studying with us will open doors to an academic career for you, as well as to a professional life in government departments, international organisations and statistical institutions. Several of our PhD students now work at: Department of Economics, University of Chicago, USA; Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Australia; Department of Economics and Public Finance, University of Turin, Italy; Department of Economics, University of Linz, Austria; Centre for Research on Social Dynamics, Bocconi University, Italy; Applied Microeconomics Research Unit, University of Minho, Portugal; and School of Health Administration, Dalhousie University, Canada.

    We also offer an Mphil in this subject.

    Please note, part-time research study is also available.

    Disciplines

    Institute for Social and Economic Research (ISER)

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For entry to Research degrees, please refer to the entry requirements for the course that you are interested in. 
    An undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:2 (see the information above), and a master’s degree with a good grade is required for most PhD programmes, in addition to a well-developed research proposal in a field in which we can offer supervision. Please have a read through our information for PhD applicants and check the course details for your chosen programme for further information about entry criteria.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 88

    English Program Requirements

    If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum component score of 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other components. If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS. Additional Notes The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience.

    Fee Information

    PhD Survey Methodology

    University of Essex

    University of Essex

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Colchester