940 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

University of Huddersfield4,3(56)

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

English Literature

This English Literature PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to pursue an independent, cutting-edge research project that will make an original contribution to knowledge in your field.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$24,923/yr

University of Reading4,2(34)

Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

International and Rural Development

At the University of Reading, we offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in International and Rural Development.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$28,322/yr

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Language and Communication Studies

Throughout this Language and Communication Studies PhD course from University of East Anglia postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$32,854/yr

Brunel University of London4,0(141)

London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Global Challenges

Addressing Global Challenges with locally owned solutions is a key priority for Brunel University of London.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$29,748/yr

University of Huddersfield4,3(56)

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Geography

This Geography PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$24,923/yr

University of Brighton4,1(51)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Psychology

This Psychology research programme at the University of Brighton is at the forefront of developments in applied, critical, community, social and health psychology and emerging fields such as cyberpsychology and ecopsychology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$21,845/yr

Bangor University4,4(73)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

German Studies

Bangor University offers the possibility for students to get a degree in German Studies. The university has a long tradition of excellent postgraduate student support.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$25,990/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(62)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Linguistics and Communication

Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with this Linguistics and Communication programme from University of Birmingham.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$31,174/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(62)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Geography (Urban and Regional Studies)

This Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) programme from University of Birmingham is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$30,494/yr

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

During the first year of the PhD in Economics at University of East Anglia, students attend a number of compulsory core modules and to start working on their research.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$27,456/yr

Sheffield Hallam University4,3(79)

Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Regional Economic and Social Research (Part-time)

You will be part of the University's community of researchers, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide presentations, training and conferences at the Regional Economic and Social Research (Part-time) degree at the Sheffield Hallam University.

Ph.D. Part-time On-campus

7 years$12,395/yr

University of Huddersfield4,3(56)

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Criminology - Criminal Justice

This Criminology - Criminal Justice PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$24,923/yr

University of West London4,4(79)

London, United Kingdom

Criminology

This Criminology course from the University of West London offers one of the leading areas of research at the University of West London

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$21,325/yr

University of Bristol4,3(98)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$29,188/yr

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

Throughout the Psychology PhD degree delivered by University of East Anglia you'll have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$27,456/yr

University of Gloucestershire4,2(26)

Online

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online

4 years$17,893/yr

Loughborough University4,4(55)

London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Diplomacy and International Governance

Research is at the heart of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance. If you are interested in addressing complex, international issues and developing your professional research skills, then the Diplomacy and International Governance programme offered at Loughborough University could be for you.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$30,788/yr

Brunel University of London4,0(141)

London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Find out about our research in Anthropology at the Brunel University of London. PhD students come to Brunel from diverse cultural backgrounds and belong to a genuinely international anthropology department.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$27,189/yr

Lancaster University4,2(72)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

This Sociology course from Lancaster University provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise in an interdisciplinary department. Our staff are involved with research centres and groups looking at everything from Social Futures and Inequalities to Data Science, Mobilities and Migration.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Dundee4,1(71)

Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Education, Social Work and Community Education

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

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$29,242/yr