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112 PhD programmes in Sociology in United Kingdom

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University of Glasgow4,3(92)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociology at University of Glasgow is defined by our shared commitment to rigorous, innovative and useful research.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$37,313/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(73)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Research Methods

Gain advanced skills in social research methodology. Make an original contribution to research in your field. Learn more at the Social Research Methods programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$34,055/yr
Anglia Ruskin University4,1(98)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University investigates social structures, identities, inequalities, migration, culture, and contemporary social issues through advanced sociological research and critical analysis.

Ph.D. On-campus
2 years$23,556/yr
University of Essex4,1(87)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Refugee Care

We offer supervision in Refugee Care at University of Essex, allowing you to undertake research that introduces a therapeutic dimension and psychosocial perspectives to your work with asylum seekers, refugees and other involuntarily dislocated persons.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$27,763/yr
Heriot-Watt University4,3(69)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Intercultural Research

The focus of our Intercultural Research at Heriot-Watt University is on the interface between cultures. It seeks to build understanding of interactions between different cultures on a wide variety of levels, including sub-cultures, gender cultures and linguistic cultures. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$28,364/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(102)
Exeter, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Sociology

Through the Sociology MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter, you'll have the opportunity to undertake advanced postgraduate research in a friendly, interdisciplinary, collaborative, and highly productive community. 

Ph. D. On-campus
4 years$32,911/yr
University of Lincoln4,2(47)
Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Sociology

The College of Social Science undertakes internationally recognised research, and welcomes students from across the globe to join our academic community. The Sociology is offered by the University of Lincoln.

Ph. D. On-campus
2 years, 3 months$25,979/yr
University of Oxford4,1(106)
Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention at University of Oxford offers an interdisciplinary DPhil in Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation and welcomes students from across the world.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$41,876/yr
University of Kent4,0(59)
Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Philanthropic Studies

This is a doctoral programme in Philanthropic Studies at a leading centre of philanthropy research, teaching and public engagement. Scholars at the University of Kent are supervised by academics with a background in practice.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Living With Disability and Long-Term Conditions

The School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care’s work in the area of Living With Disability and Long-Term Conditions at The Open University UK covers research on a wide spectrum of people’s experiences and care across the life course, including physical and learning disability, living with a long-term condition and receiving and giving care.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,102/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology and Social Policy

Committed to teaching and research excellence, the School of Sociology and Social Policy programme  at University of Nottingham is a dynamic centre for collaborative and interdisciplinary PhD study.  

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$34,661/yr
Swansea University4,2(90)
Swansea, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

Build your interest in Sociology and extend your knowledge in a dynamic research environment, with a strong focus on research training at Swansea University.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$29,546/yr
University of Stirling4,2(69)
Stirling, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Housing Studies

Study for a PhD in Housing Studies at the University of Stirling and you’ll be part of a research environment with an outstanding international reputation.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$28,940/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Multicultural Life, Citizenship, Difference, Political Conflict and Social Divisions

Multicultural Life, Citizenship, Difference, Political Conflict and Social Divisions research is part of the Sociology research group at The Open University UK.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,102/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Migration, Gender and Generation

This Migration, Gender and Generation research area at The Open University UK looks at the interrelations between families and migration.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,102/yr
Manchester Metropolitan University4,3(143)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Sociology and Criminology

The Sociology and Criminology programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills in sociology, criminology, and related social science fields.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$26,921/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Psychoanalytic Sociology and the Psychosocial

Sociology at The Open University UK has a long history of engagement with psychoanalysis and the psychosocial. It offers this degree programme in Psychoanalytic Sociology and the Psychosocial.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,102/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Death, Dying and Bereavement

Death, Dying and Bereavement has been a major research and teaching theme in the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at The Open University UK for over 20 years.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,102/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Computational Social Science

Computational Social Science research at The Open University UK targets the enhancement of critical societal issues through the use of Artificial Intelligence solutions.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$22,102/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Wellbeing of Children, Youth and Families

The Wellbeing of Children, Youth and Families group at The Open University UK has strengths in a range of methodologies including psycho-social methods; critical discourse analysis; biographical and life-history research; historical methods; and secondary analysis of archived data sets.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,102/yr

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