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930 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

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.

Global Studies
The specific focus of this Global Studies programme from SOAS University of London is twofold: thematically, the programme addresses the analysis of contemporary globalisation processes and of the political, economic, social and cultural relationships and structures that define and shape these processes.

Intelligence and Security Studies
The Brunel University of London's Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies Team conduct research in most areas connected with intelligence organisation, management, and analysis.

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

Archaeology
Work with world-leading archaeologists at the University of Reading in the Archaeology programme to pursue your own research career.

International Development
Pursue the International Development degree at the University of Birmingham, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

Education and Social Justice (by thesis and coursework)
This Education and Social Justice (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University is designed for professionals who are engaged in the promotion of social justice in or through education.

Economics
The School of Business at the University of Leicester offers supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics.

Italian
The Department of Italian has a strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. University of Bristol offers the Italian programme.

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

Spanish and Latin American Studies
On Spanish and Latin American Studies programmes at University of Reading, we offer expert supervision in a wide range of areas.

Welsh
The Welsh Programme offered at Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in language planning, media, government, teaching, management and research.

Economics
We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our Economics PhDs at University of Reading are available for study on a full-time basis over three years and part-time over four to six years, starting in the autumn term of the academic year.

Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research - Lab-Based)
The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research - Lab-Based) course at University of Birmingham offers postgraduate research opportunities across the full range of the School’s research areas. Funding for these projects is sourced from national research councils, industry, and other partners.

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.

Psychology
The Psychology programme from Sheffield Hallam University is a period of intensive, supervised study where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge.

Psychology
We can supervise a wide range of Psychology research topics at the University of Reading. You can join us!

Geography
Through the Geography PhD programme from Newcastle University we offer supervision across a wide range of human and physical geography topics.

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.

Human Geography and Environment
This Human Geography and Environment PhD programme is offered by University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.