943 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

University of Birmingham4,2(51)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Public Administration and Policy

The Public Administration and Policy programme from University of Birmingham offers you the chance to conduct pioneering research, develop essential skills, and thrive in a supportive academic community.

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

3 years$30,870/yr

University of Huddersfield4,3(51)

Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Communication, Cultural and Media Studies

This Communication, Cultural and Media Studies 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$25,230/yr

University of Southampton4,4(95)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Psychology

Tackle social, health and educational challenges by making an important contribution to the study of the brain and behaviour. Psychology students at University of Southampton join our tight-knit and diverse research community from all over the world.

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

2 years$36,833/yr

Cardiff University4,6(168)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

International Relations and Globalisation

International Relations and Globalisation is a research area from Cardiff University within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

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

3 years$36,024/yr

Bangor University4,4(86)

Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The PhD/MPhil Archaeology programme is being offered by the Bangor University and is a research programme

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

3 years$24,960/yr

Newcastle University4,2(84)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Economics

This Economics PhD programme from Newcastle University aims to develop rigorous scholars who can advance both academic knowledge and practice in the area of economics.

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

3 years$32,921/yr

University of Reading4,2(31)

Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Human Geography

As a PhD Human Geography student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

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

3 years$29,345/yr

SOAS University of London4,1(36)

London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

History of Art and Archaeology

Undertaking this History of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of London is an intense and personally rewarding experience.

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

4 years$31,558/yr

Lancaster University4,2(70)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Science Studies

The Science Studies course from Lancaster University students join an international and interdisciplinary research community.

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

3 yearsTuition not available

Lancaster University4,2(70)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Social Statistics

This Social Statisticscourse from Lancaster University is suitable for a range of purposes, notably: social science graduates interested in quantitative empirical work and statistics graduates wishing to develop applicable expertise in social statistics.

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

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Reading4,2(31)

Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Italian Studies

On Italian Studies programmes at University of Reading, they offer expert supervision in a wide range of areas.

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

3 years$29,345/yr

Queen Mary University of London4,1(124)

London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychology

At Queen Mary University of London, we are home to an active and multi-disciplinary research programme in Psychology. Our research staff are engaged in a wide range of projects across the broad sweep of biological and psychological sciences.

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

3 years$38,925/yr

University of Surrey4,4(70)

Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Politics

In the Politics programme offered at the University of Surrey students have the opportunity to work closely with their supervisor and other members of the academic community, in an active research environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$29,413/yr

University of Brighton4,2(58)

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$22,910/yr

London South Bank University4,0(60)

London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Construction Management and Economics

The wide range of research activities in our School, together with the mix of academic staff, post-doctoral research fellows and visiting professors, allows us to offer a stimulating and diverse environment. Join the Construction Management and Economics programme at London South Bank University.

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

3 years$24,556/yr

University of Bristol4,3(103)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Geographic Data Science

This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments.

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

4 years$37,103/yr

University of Reading4,2(31)

Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Geography

As a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

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

3 years$32,988/yr

University of Surrey4,4(70)

Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Management and Business

This Management and Business PhD at University of Surrey has a dual-focus on subject-specific knowledge and methods training, which will give you the intellectual foundation to ask cutting-edge questions and then conduct high-quality research to address those questions under close expert supervision.

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

4 years$30,627/yr

University of Brighton4,2(58)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Politics

The University of Brighton welcomes applicants for a PhD in Politics, one of its major academic strengths. You will work within a thriving and supportive academic environment, with membership of one or more of our specialist centres.

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

3 years$22,910/yr

University of York4,2(106)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Environmental Geography (Distance Learning)

This Environmental Geography (Distance Learning) PhD programme from University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.

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

3 years$41,758/yr