953 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

Pursue the International Development degree at the University of Birmingham, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

This Languages and Cultures course from Lancaster University warmly welcome enquiries from appropriately qualified applicants who are keen to register for Languages and Cultures doctoral research.

The Creative Arts and Cultural Industries programme offered at SOAS University of London provides advanced training and research experience at a doctoral level in the broad areas at the intersection of the Arts and cultural production and the cultural economy.

Politics and Politics and International Relations academics at the University of Dundee have particular strength in international politics and are part of the wider School of Social Sciences.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This English 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.

This Psychology MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University specialises in many research areas of psychology. We accept both funded and self-funded students.

Join the Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology degree at the University of Birmingham and have access to a wide range of specialists in a vibrant and engaged research community.

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. 

Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora. Learn more at the African Studies and Anthropology programme from University of Birmingham.

Take the next step in your academic journey by carrying out postgraduate research in Cultural Heritage with the Cultural Heritage programme at the University of Birmingham. You'll benefit from the support of the experts, who are leading researchers in the field and have practical experience working in the heritage industry.

This Health Psychology Doctorate programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) provides BPS-accredited Stage 2 training, a doctoral-level education and a professional Health Care Professions Council qualification. Taught by a highly experienced team, it gives you the research, training and supervision to take your career to the next level.

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

Join our leading international research centre for archaeology and make a unique contribution to our understanding of the past and its relevance to the present day. We offer a Archaeology degree at the University of Southampton. 

Through Sociology programme from University of Gloucestershire joi the supportive and expert community of researchers as a student

Economic Studies (School of Business), has a reputation for research excellence, having hosted talented academics including the 1991 Economics Nobel Prize winner – Ronald Coase. This programme is offered at the University of Dundee.

Political Theory 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).

The School of Archaeological and Forensic Sciences at University of Bradford uniquely integrates Archaeological Sciences, Biological Anthropology, Cultural Archaeology and Forensic and Medical Sciences to further the study of people, their society and their environments in the present and the past. 

Research is at the heart of the Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance. If you are interested in addressing complex, international issues and developing your professional research skills, then the Diplomacy and International Governance programme offered at Loughborough University could be for you.

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

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.