953 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

Taking your research in social policy to the next level. Research in Social Work and Social Policy at University of Chichester makes a fundamental contribution to social justice and building inclusive societies. 

The Creative Economies programme offered by Coventry University investigates how creative and cultural industries shape people, places, communities, and sustainable futures through interdisciplinary research and innovation.

The Postdigital Cultures programme offered by Coventry University investigates the social, cultural, political, and technological dimensions of postdigital society, exploring how digital systems shape contemporary life, institutions, communities, and futures.

The Open University UK academics investigate a range of topics related to Music and Gender, embracing classical music, popular music and music technology.

Research in Department of Communication and Media at University of Liverpool is conducted within four research clusters which share common interest in critical, interdisciplinary analysis of a variety of modes of mediated communication across social spaces and fields.

From crowd behaviour to perception and studies of the brain – you’ll work with experts who will guide and support you through your research project. This Psychology programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

As a vibrant and international department at University of Liverpool, we offer PhD supervision for British Politics, Political Science, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory.

The Research Centre for the Study of Politics, International Relations and Environment from Keele University is an excellent base for pursuing doctoral research, with a long record of successful Politics and International Relations PhD students who have gone on to careers in research in academia and in other fields. 

Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at The Open University UK has an international reputation for research in the areas of British, Comparative and EU Politics.

Current research in Archaeology at University of Liverpool uses state-of-the-art interdisciplinary methods and approaches to study the Palaeolithic and Neolithic societies of Southwest Asia, Mediterranean Europe and Africa, human evolution, classical archaeology, the cultures of the ancient Near East and the Mediterranean, later European prehistory and Medieval and post-Medieval archaeology.

Now more than ever, economics is grappling with the meanings of progress and what the economy and policy are aiming for. This Economics of Health, Social Policy and Wellbeing research group offers a PhD programme at The Open University UK.

Politics at the University of Hull is recognised globally as contributing to the cutting-edge of research. 

The Physical Geography programme offered by Swansea University enables doctoral researchers to undertake a substantial project led by them. It is a highly respected qualification which is a necessary step in a career in academia, and also will open a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

The Economics programme offered by Swansea University enables doctoral researchers to undertake a substantial project led by their own interests. It is a highly respected qualification which can present a career in academia or a wider scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector.

Enjoy the flexibility to follow your own research interests with this Archaeology by Distance Learning programme from University of Nottingham, supported by the expert staff. You may also choose to study for either a PhD or MPhil qualification.

Gain advanced skills in social research methodology. Make an original contribution to research in your field. Learn more at the Social Research Methods programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

The International Relations course from University of Plymouth is suitable for people who have a particular research question or topic in mind, and wish to explore this through independent study in order to produce an original contribution to the subject. If you aspire to a research career this is the most appropriate research degree to undertake.

A PhD at Essex makes you a member of the best political science department in the UK. We are renowned especially for the expertise in the areas of political behaviour, comparative politics, ideology and discourse analysis, international relations, and conflict resolution. Learn more at the Government programme from University of Essex.

During the Human Geography program offered by Swansea University you will undertake an individual human geography research project over three years, supported by a globally respected academic staff.

With this program you will join the vibrant research culture in our leading Sociology department at City St George's, University of London and work closely with our expert supervisors, advancing your understanding and knowledge of sociology.