46 PhD programmes in Social Policy in United Kingdom

Studying for a Sociology and Social Policy PhD degree at University of Leeds allows you to become an expert in your chosen specialist area, and gain high-quality research training that will equip you to undertake subsequent research projects. You will also become a key member of the School’s academic research community.

The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent. This Social Work and Social Policy degree is offered at the University of Strathclyde.

Drive social change through pioneering research on pressing social issues. Join a world-renowned social policy department. Learn more at the Social Policy programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

The Social and Public Policy programme offered by University of Glasgow draws on the expertise of academics within their Division of Urban Studies & Social Policy (USSP) and Centre for Public Policy (CPP).

Based at Dumfries Campus, our staff are experts in health and social policy, with a special focus on the social, economic and cultural regeneration of rural areas. We offer a phd degree in Health and Social Policy at the University of Glasgow.

This Social Work and Social Policy (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield offers the opportunity to explore and address real-world challenges, supported by a strong, interdisciplinary supervisory team with extensive research and practice-based experience.