936 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

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.

Study an Economics PhD at the University of Sheffield and make a real contribution to economics research and society. You will be part of a vibrant research environment and receive advanced training, based in the “Outdoor City” at the doorstep of the Peak District.

At the University of Buckingham, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Security and Intelligence Studies. 

The Centre for Economic Research at Keele University offers a lively and active environment for research in Economics. 

Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing full-time or part-time, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of the English team in English course at University of Plymouth.

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.

The PhD in Caribbean and Latin American Studies at University of Buckingham enables graduate students to pursue in-depth research under expert supervision on the history, culture, social anthropology, and politics of this area. 

Cultural Studies at the University of Sussex engages critically with the study of everyday life – with the ‘deep ordinariness’ of the world.

The Psychology programme at University of Essex develops advanced research skills in psychology through integrated training and specialised study in cognitive, social, and neuroscience fields.

The graduates of the Psychosocial Studies programme from University of Essex go on to a number of different destinations, including further study and training, or further academic research work.

The Economics programme at University of Essex develops advanced economic research skills through structured training and critical analysis of global economic issues.

Could your passion for German language, culture and history help us better understand the world in which we live in today? Discover more with this German programme from University of Nottingham.

What motivates consumer behaviour? How do you manage product innovation? What's the right pricing strategy? This Management - Marketing programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science explores these topics and more.

Research contemporary debates on the future of work, global supply chains, labour relations and many other employment-related topics. Learn more at the Management - Employment Relations and Human Resources programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

The Sociology programme at University of Essex develops sociological research skills through integrated training and global thematic expertise across key social issues.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Communications (Distance Learning) programme at 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.

The DPhil in Area Studies (Japan) is a research-based course exploring Japan through interdisciplinary approaches, covering topics such as history, politics, sociology, language, and the labour market. The Area Studies (Japan) programme is offered at University of Oxford.

The Area Studies (Russia and East Europe) programme offered by University of Oxford is a research-based course exploring the region through interdisciplinary approaches, covering politics, culture, religion, and political economy, with opportunities for fieldwork.

This Archaeology programme at the University of Huddersfield puts you at the centre of work that explores major historical and contemporary issues. 

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Cultural and Media Studies (Distance Learning) programme at 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.