936 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

Our Professional Doctorate in Psychotherapy Studies at The University of Lancashire is designed for experienced psychotherapists or health professionals who wish to contribute to research and the advancement of knowledge and practice in this field.

We offer a phd degree in Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen. Reap the benefits of our unique location in North-East Scotland, surrounded by major archaeological sites from ancient civilisations on the mainland (and Orkney).

Abertay University’s Division of Psychology has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. The university offers this PhD in Cognitive Psychology and Vision Science.

The Psychological Medicine programme offered by King's College London investigates the biological, psychological, and social mechanisms underlying mental health and psychiatric disorders through translational and clinical research.

The Chinese Studies Research programme offered by King's College London investigates contemporary China through political, economic, social, and international perspectives, with opportunities for collaborative research across Asia and the UK.

The Irish and Celtic programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in Irish language, literature, history, linguistics, and cultural identity, enabling students to undertake original interdisciplinary research across modern and medieval Irish studies.

Sociology students from The University of Manchester are supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their area of research or co-supervised with another supervisor if other areas of expertise are required.

For Applied Social and Economic Research programme from University of Essex we offer supervision in quantitative research in sociology and other social sciences.

The Social Anthropology PhD programme at The University of Manchester involves substantial original research, normally including ethnographic fieldwork and leading to the production of a thesis.

The PhD in Social Policy from University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of social contexts.

The French Research programme offered by King's College London explores French and Francophone literature, culture, thought, history, politics, and visual media across diverse historical periods and contexts.

As a PhD researcher in Development Policy and Management at The University of Manchester you will pursue research as part of a multidisciplinary research community in the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College, a part of the Global Development Institute (GDI).

Psychoanalytic Studies graduates from University of Essex go on to a number of different destinations, including further study and training in psychoanalysis, Jungian analysis, or psychoanalytic psychotherapy. 

A PhD in Human Geography at The University of Manchester will allow you to benefit from the supervision of world-leading academics who have reputations for research excellence.

Our PhD German Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to undertake a piece of significant and original research under the supervision of our academics.

Our PhD Chinese Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to undertake a significant piece of research that aligns with our interests in a wide range of areas.

Literature, Culture and Thought at University of Cambridge supports interdisciplinary projects that by virtue of their design clearly transcend or stand outside any one Section in the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics. 

The Brazilian Studies Research programme offered by King's College London studies Brazil through interdisciplinary supervision and international academic collaboration.

The Cyberpsychology course at University of Huddersfield offers a distinctive environment for research in cyberpsychology through the Cyberpsychology Research Network (CRN), an internationally recognised research group producing high-impact, policy-relevant work. 

This Criminology and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield has a long-established reputation for research excellence and real-world impact.