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198 Online PhD programmes in Social Sciences

Doctorate in International Relations
Why a Doctorate in International Relations from the School for International Training? Citizens around the world are witnessing major shifts in world order as new centers of power arise, populist movements grow, and political instability and conflict drive people across national borders.

Global Ethics
Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy from University of Birmingham. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives.

Social Anthropology
Research social and cultural complexities around the world. Delve into areas of study that interest you, from religion and belief to inequality and marginalisation, activism and social transformation, gender and sexuality, or contemporary popular culture with the Social Anthropology degree at the University of Birmingham.

Geography
This Geography programme from University of Gloucestershire,offers a range of postgraduate research opportunities, these include Masters by Research, PhD (via thesis submission) and PhD by Publication.

German Studies
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the German Studies course at University of Birmingham.

Public Safety
The Doctor of Public Safety from Charles Sturt University is for you if you are working in any field of public safety and wish to make a significant and original contribution to understanding in the context of your professional practice.

Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.

African Studies
Join the African Studies programme at the University of Birmingham and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas.

Mental Health
The Mental Health course from Lancaster University meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into mental health theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.

Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies
The DProf in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at the University of Chester recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of counselling and psychotherapy.

American Studies
The Centre for American Studies at University of Leicester was established in 1997 and since then has cemented its place as one of the UK's leading providers of American Studies degrees.

Russian Studies
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake the Russian Studies degree at University of Birmingham.

Criminology
Criminology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Human Sciences
A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. Join the Human Sciences programme at London South Bank University.

English Literature
Research in the Department of English brings the core values of our discipline - textual scholarship, critical and theoretical analysis, and contextual knowledge - to the dynamic and changing field of English literary studies. University of Bristol offers the English Literature programme.

Russian
The Department of Russian has an outstanding record of research. University of Bristol offers the Russian programme.

Sociology
Through Sociology programme from University of Gloucestershire joi the supportive and expert community of researchers as a student

German
Staff and postgraduate students in the Department of German pursue research across a diverse and dynamic spectrum of German studies, covering many aspects of language, linguistics, literature, culture, history, and translation, from the early modern period to the present day. University of Bristol offers the German programme.

Political Science and International Studies
Engage in cutting-edge research with expert supervisors, specialised modules, and a supportive, inclusive environment, ultimately enhancing your personal discipline-specific and transferable skills for diverse career paths with the Political Science and International Studies programme from University of Birmingham.

Law, Politics and Economics
This Law, Politics and Economics doctoral programme from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) aims to train professionals and researchers with a global, interdisciplinary and critical perspective to address and work on problems arising in the fields of law, criminology, economics and political science.