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112 PhD programmes in Sociology in United Kingdom

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University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Social Anthropology

Join one of the leading Anthropology departments in the UK where a diverse community of expert faculty and doctoral students carry out cutting-edge research, all in this Social Anthropology prorgamme at the University of Sussex.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$31,633/yr
Birkbeck, University of London4,2(39)
London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology programme offered by Birkbeck, University of London supports sociologically oriented enquiry across a range of departments, drawing on interdisciplinary approaches united by a distinctively sociological perspective.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Kent4,0(59)
Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

Research in Sociology at Kent covers a range of areas, including social and critical theory, social movements, globalisation and everyday life, cities and space, media and technology, class, ‘race’ and ethnicity, gender, work, visual sociology, the welfare state, risk and society, violence, NGOs and organisations, and social aspects of the body.

Ph.D. On-campus
1 year$29,546/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(73)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

Conduct pioneering sociological research in a globally renowned department. Learn more at the Sociology programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$34,055/yr
University of Essex4,1(87)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology programme at University of Essex develops sociological research skills through integrated training and global thematic expertise across key social issues.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$27,763/yr
Birmingham City University4,1(108)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences PhD from Birmingham City University, is an advanced postgraduate qualification, involving three or more years in which you work through the issues associated with solving a particular problem. Each research student is supported by a team of supervisors appointed for the particular study. 

Ph.D. On-campus +2
3 years$20,756/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Social Anthropology

The Social Anthropology course from the University of Cambridge is very highly regarded, both in the UK and overseas. We have some extremely distinguished alumni who have been enormously influential in academic Anthropology globally. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$57,270/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology course from the University of Cambridge offers a world-class programme of a research study in sociology supervised by world-renowned experts in their fields.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$57,270/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociology students from The University of Manchester are supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their area of research or co-supervised with another supervisor if other areas of expertise are required.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$28,940/yr
University of Essex4,1(87)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Applied Social and Economic Research

For Applied Social and Economic Research programme from University of Essex we offer supervision in quantitative research in sociology and other social sciences.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$27,763/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Social Anthropology

The Social Anthropology PhD programme at The University of Manchester involves substantial original research, normally including ethnographic fieldwork and leading to the production of a thesis.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$30,287/yr
University of Lincoln4,2(47)
Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Human Geography

The Human Geography programme from University of Lincoln offers the opportunity to work at doctoral level alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognised.

Ph. D. On-campus
2 years, 3 months$25,979/yr
University of East London4,3(139)
London, United Kingdom

Social Sciences

Studying for a PhD with University of East London's School of Education and Communities, Department of Social Sciences will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$22,749/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(92)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Advanced Quantitative Methods

Advanced Quantitative Methods at University of Glasgow offers a specialism focused on quantitative literacy in social sciences.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$37,313/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Crime, Harm, Criminalisation and Criminal Justice

The Social Policy and Criminology - Crime, Harm, Criminalisation and Criminal Justice research group at The Open University UK is recognised for critical scholarship, that challenges assumptions about ‘crime’, ‘the criminal’ and/or ‘justice’ and critically interrogates criminology as a discipline.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,102/yr
Abertay University3,9(95)
Dundee, United Kingdom

Sociology

Sociology’s postgraduate culture centres on students completing a PhD. Abertay University has been a key partner in a number of large European grants specifically examining the interaction between technology, society and social innovation, as well as exploring social network dynamics for collective awareness.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$18,508/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Social Policy and Social Justice

Research within Social Policy and Criminology at The Open University UK explores the intersections of Social Policy and Social Justice.

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

Migrations, Diasporas, Transnational Communities

The Social Policy and Criminology discipline at The Open University UK has extensive interests and an international profile in the field of Migrations, Diasporas, Transnational Communities.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$17,102/yr
University of Liverpool4,3(138)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology and Social Policy

At the University of Liverpool, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Sociology and Social Policy.

Ph.D. On-campus
2 years$34,123/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(73)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Demography (Social - Formal)

Understand changing human populations – past, present and future. Equip yourself with advanced demographic research skills. Learn more at the Demography (Social - Formal) from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ph. D. On-campus
3 years$34,055/yr

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