PhD-pályák: egyenlőtlen esélyek a doktori képzésben Angliában
PhD pathways: Unequal opportunities in doctoral education in England

Summary/Abstract: The United Kingdom’s higher education system operates on a deeply stratified selection mechanism that reinforces structural inequalities, even as it ostensibly aims to promote equal opportunities. While most research focuses on inequalities at the undergraduate level, this study explores the real and perceived barriers to accessing doctoral education through in-depth interviews. The findings indicate that the constraints on doctoral-level access are complex and layered, with institutional hierarchies fundamentally determining opportunities for further study. The research identifies three ideal-typical trajectories that provide nuanced insights into the micro-sociological dimensions of educational inequalities. The results offer significant lessons for a deeper understanding of the relationships between different levels of higher education, social background, and academic advancement.

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