Online PhD programmes in Sociology

The Society, Technology and Culture doctoral programme from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) provides tools for analysing the complex relationships between technology and society, understanding and contributing to improving the key challenges that define contemporary societies.

This Sociology degree at the University of Bristol provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise by studying a sociological issue in an interdisciplinary school. You will study with internationally renowned sociologists in a dynamic and supportive research environment. 

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.

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

Liberty University’s Psychology - Social Psychology (Online) provides rigorous research training that can help prepare you for a career in academia and social psychology research. An online Ph.D. in Psychology is ideal for students who want to bring new knowledge of human behavior to the field and find new ways to address wide-reaching social issues.

The DSocSci Social Sciences degree at the University of Leicester is designed to meet the needs of established professionals who require a sophisticated academic understanding of the issues affecting their field.

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.

Do you want to advance or change your career, deepen your expertise in a topic, or expand your research and practical skills? Then the Sociology and Criminology programme at Manchester Metropolitan University is for you!

The diversity of research at this Economic and Social History at The University of Edinburgh means the university can support students? economic and social history study in a vast range of time periods and geographical regions and from the early modern period to the present day.

The Warnborough College PhD in the Sociology of Literature looks at how literature has shaped and changed society over the ages.

The Social Anthropology group at The University of Edinburgh forms an international centre of excellence for postgraduate training, recognised as one of the premier research departments in the UK.

The Socio-Cultural Studies programme at The University of Edinburgh attracts people with social science backgrounds who wish to work on interdisciplinary topics, and also those from an arts or humanities background who want to gain skills and experience in social research.

Through virtual simulations, animated case studies, and an interprofessional approach, the PhD in Human and Social Services - Advanced Research program from Walden University can broaden your understanding of the human services field within a global context.

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. 

The Sociology programme at The University of Edinburgh is eligible for Economic and Social Research Council funding for UK and EU students, but our postgraduate research students come from all over the world and we have a vibrant and diverse postgraduate student community, which plays a full role in the life of the department.

Designed for high performing university graduates, the Society and Culture program from James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice. 

Do you want to advance or change your career, deepen your expertise in a topic, or expand your research and practical skills? Then the Social Care and Social Work programme at Manchester Metropolitan University is for you!