953 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

Many of the students of the Childhood Studies programme from University of Essex are already professionals so return to their existing fields with deeper understanding of their work, using this for their personal development and for increasing their potential for promotion and leadership in their existing or new roles.

With the Published Works in Psychology course from University of Plymouth you will join a supportive community of researchers who make the School of Psychology at the University of Plymouth a centre of excellence in psychological research.

The Counselling programme at University of Strathclyde is an opportunity for practising counsellors/psychotherapists to develop their research knowledge and skills by conducting a substantial practice-based research study related to the process or outcome of counselling. 

The Gender Studies programme at University of Strathclyde is an interdisciplinary research area within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, supported by staff from a range of subject areas, including journalism, media and communication, English, French, Italian, history, education, social policy, criminology and politics.

The Politics programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills in digital politics, political communication, and contemporary political processes.

The Basic and Clinical Neuroscience programme offered by King's College London investigates brain function and neurological disorders through molecular, cellular, and translational approaches aimed at therapeutic innovation.

Students entering the Sociology PhD programme at University of Aberdeen should have prior methods training at the postgraduate level. 

At the University of Buckingham, we offer our graduates students a phd programme degree in Country House Studies.

Join our lively community of doctoral researchers at the University of Sussex and address some of the most important current issues in International Development (Global Studies).

Deepen your knowledge and research skills for an academic or professional career that focuses on social and public policy with this Social and Policy Sciences programme at the University of Bath.

At the University of Hull offers diverse research opportunities, providing a unique experience in your postgraduate journey in Psychology.

The School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University offers opportunities to study for a PhD by research. Supervision is available by full-time or part-time study and can sometimes be provided by distance learning. 

The Business School at University of Hull (HUBS) offers PhD research degrees in a number of research groups, including Accounting and Finance.

Could your passion for German language, culture and history help us better understand the world in which we live in today? We offer a phd degree in German University of Nottingham. 

The Modern Languages and Cultures programme at Durham University provides an excellent environment for postgraduate research. Students undertake work on a wide range of topics, including translation, literature, theatre, cinema, and photography, while participating in various postgraduate activities such as dialogue days and research seminars

This Positioning, Navigation Earth Observation PhD at University of Nottingham is based within the Nottingham Geospatial Institute (NGI).

The Criminology programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in criminal justice systems, social regulation, and crime-focused research.

Kent Business School has over 100 research-active academic staff. Postgraduate research can take place in any subject area where they have expertise. The Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management PhD programme will equip you  with the skills to align people strategy with business strategy and help organisations flourish.

Could your exploration of Russian and East European Studies at University of Nottingham, cultures and histories influence how future scholars understand the importance of this region? 

You will join a research community that is leading the way in how we look at mental health care and communication. Research at City St George's, University of London will be enhanced by the outcome focused environment of our Centre for Mental Health Research.