936 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

Develop your own original research in an environment with a strong transnational and transcultural perspective. We offer a Critical Theory and Cultural Studies degree at University of Nottingham. 

At University of Oxford, the DPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies is the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies' main research degree. 

The Department of Criminology at The University of Manchester welcomes applications that fit with the particular specialisms of our research staff. For example, we currently have grants in the areas of desistance, fraud, drugs, cryptomarkets, modern slavery, corruption, organised crime, policing and punishment, amongst others.

The Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies PhD at University of Leeds involves three years (five years if part-time) of independent research under the guidance and expertise of a supervisory team. 

The Department of Social Policy and Intervention at University of Oxford offers an interdisciplinary DPhil in Social Intervention and Policy Evaluation and welcomes students from across the world.

At the University of Nottingham, we offer our graduate students offer a phd programme degree in Forensic Psychology. 

Enjoy the flexibility to follow your own research interests, supported by our expert staff. You may also choose to study for either a Archaeology PhD or MPhil qualification at University of Nottingham. 

The Food Policy PhD at City St George's, University of London will explore the role of food in society and its impact on health, environment, social justice and economy in a vibrant research community, based in our Centre for Food Policy.

Benefit from expert supervision and access to facilities in both City St George's, University of London, and La Sapienza (Rome), with our international Joint PhD award in Psychology and Social Neuroscience.

The Archaeology programme offered by Durham University supports innovative investigation across past societies, material evidence, and heritage practice.

Committed to teaching and research excellence, the School of Sociology and Social Policy programme  at University of Nottingham is a dynamic centre for collaborative and interdisciplinary PhD study.  

A PhD in Egyptology at Swansea University enables you to undertake a substantial research project led by your own passions and interests.

The Anthropology programme offered by Durham University provides the opportunity to undertake original research through sociocultural or biological pathways.

The School of Life, Health and Chemical Science at The Open University UK has a strong track record of engagement with Global Health and Development Research projects.

American History at the University of Sussex welcomes research applications focusing on the social and political history of the United States.

University of Buckingham has a growing and thriving community of research students studying for the PhD in Economics.

Studying for a PhD in Spanish at the University of Stirling, you’ll benefit from our international partnerships and broad expertise in film and visual cultures, literary writing and theory, postcolonial studies and more.

Undertaking the Physical Geography course at the University of Plymouth gives you the opportunity to lead your own research project, supported by staff at the forefront of their academic disciplines across physical geography, including disciplines such as catchment science, glaciology, geomorphology, and quaternary environmental change, in addition to interdisciplinary research themes.

Computational Social Science research at The Open University UK targets the enhancement of critical societal issues through the use of Artificial Intelligence solutions.

As one of the largest concentrations of International Relations scholars in the world, our Department at the University of Sussex offers a vibrant and productive environment for you to pursue your PhD.