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112 PhD programmes in Sociology in United Kingdom

Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work
The Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work PhD from University of Brighton brings you to an established research environment rich in achievement and ambition with impactful social change at the heart of the knowledge exchange agenda.

Social Policy, Sociology
The School of Social Sciences provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate training. The Social Policy, Sociology programme is offered at Bangor University.

Social Sciences
The Social Sciences programme at London South Bank University is 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.

Sociology
The students in Sociology programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

Social Sciences
Th PhD Social Sciences degree course delivered by Cardiff University is characterised by a strong focus on research training leading to theoretically-informed research that advances academic and policy debates.

Sociology and Communication
The Sociology and Communications degree offered by Brunel University of London group is a dynamic, international and globally respected community of researchers.
Gerontology Research
The Gerontology Research programme offered by King's College London examines ageing and later life through multidisciplinary perspectives spanning health, society, policy, and wellbeing.
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences
In the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences programme from Bournemouth University, we conduct research in areas such as healthcare, midwifery, nursing, leadership or dementia, as well as radiography and medical imaging, nutrition, exercise, the social sciences, humanisation and social work.
Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) in Social Sciences
The Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) in Social Sciences programme offered by The University of Exeter develops advanced expertise in statistical analysis, empirical investigation, and data-driven social research.
Social Work and Social Care (Postgraduate Research)
In the Social Work and Social Care (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton, we offer supervision for PhD research in a range of areas relating to Social Work and Social Care. The team has experience of full time, part time, mature professionals and overseas students.
Sociology
The Sociology programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in social research, critical analysis, and multidisciplinary inquiry, preparing researchers to examine contemporary social issues and contribute to positive social change through evidence-based scholarship.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Students in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme from University of Lincoln can benefit from a supportive academic community, where ideas and experiences are shared with the aim of advancing knowledge, and informing strategy, policy and practice across the sector and the wider field.
Human Geography
Our Human Geographers are ranked 1st in the UK for research publications and 1st in the UK overall for internationally excellent and world-leading research. We offer a Human Geography degree at the University of Glasgow.
Sociology
The PhD in Sociology at the University of Warwick offers a broad span of research areas and expertise.
Social and Policy Sciences
Deepen your knowledge and research skills for an academic or professional career that focuses on social and public policy with this Social and Policy Sciences programme at the University of Bath.
Social Sciences
The School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University offers opportunities to study for a PhD by research. Supervision is available by full-time or part-time study and can sometimes be provided by distance learning.
Sociology
Sociology at the University of Sussex is an exciting place to pursue critical research in sociology, criminology and interdisciplinary fields.
Sheffield Methods Institute
Research is central to the Sheffield Methods Institute at the University of Sheffield, and robust methods, both qualitative and quantitative, are the cornerstone of that research.
Sociology
Students entering the Sociology PhD programme at University of Aberdeen should have prior methods training at the postgraduate level.
Markets, Consumption and Cultural Economy
The Markets, Consumption and Cultural Economy research group at The Open University UK has an established tradition of researching the cultural economy.