PhD programmes in Social Sciences

The Psychological Science programme from University of Bristol will give you the opportunity to be part of a vibrant postgraduate community and a world-class research department with more than 30 internationally recognised academic staff.

This Education, Social Work and Community Education PhD degree programme is offered at the University of Dundee.

This Archaeology MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter covers human origins through to the recent past, and is characterised by theoretically informed field-based approaches and a strong commitment to methodological innovation.

At University of Hull, you Archaeology research under the supervision and guidance of leading experts who are active historians working on everything from ancient Rome to modern Britain. 

Imagine making a real and lasting difference in our nation and in the lives of our citizens. You know that Christ cares about the needs of all people, and you recognize the role public policy can play in meeting those needs. With Liberty University’s PhD in Public Policy (Online), you can gain the skills and knowledge you need to research and transform the world of public policy.

The PhD in International Affairs programme from International Business School is aimed at policy-makers and experts of international affairs to address critical issues centred on diplomacy, foreign policy, and international relations.

The Sociology programme from Kaunas University of Technology  is  joint doctoral studies with Kaunas University of Technology,  Vytautas Magnus University and Lithuanian Social Research Centre

A PhD is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This English Literature programme from University of Huddersfield allows you to pursue an independent, cutting-edge research project that will make an original contribution to knowledge in your field.

Sociology and Social Anthropology research at University of Hull is focused on creating a positive impact on the real-life conditions and experiences of individuals and communities, at a local, national and global level.

The Palestine Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is an Area Studies department grounded in multidisciplinary approaches to research and training.

Anthropological Studies at Queen's University Belfast's is internationally renowned and a long established and rapidly expanding centre for postgraduate teaching and research training.

The Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University offers research opportunities for students with specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies. 

The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Hispanic, Catalan or Galician Studies. The Hispanic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

The Doctor of Philosophy program in Anthropology from University of Nevada, Las Vegas combines academically rigorous studies with individual mentorship of students in their areas of interests.

Our Psychology PhD at University of Birmingham offers excellent research opportunities across a breadth of Psychological themes, supported by links with local and international institutions, hospitals, schools, nurseries, industry and governmental departments.

The Cornish Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter staff in the History department research political, economic, social, cultural, religious, medical, maritime, military, humanitarian, environmental and international history. We range in time from the early medieval period to the late 20th century.

This Applied Developmental Psychology PhD program from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) reflects the intersection of developmental psychology and applied science by considering questions of developmental import within the social context of children’s everyday lives.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas Psychological and Brain Sciences Doctoral Program trains students to become psychological and brain scientists capable of conducting independent research that meets international standards of scientific excellence.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Economics doctoral program follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model. 

With Liberty University’s Education Specialist (EdS) in Community Care and Counseling - Marriage and Family Counseling (Online), you can learn how to help families and couples grow closer together. You can also develop the skills needed to work as an educator, administrator, researcher, supervisor, or consultant in the helping professions.