936 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

At the Imperial, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Italian Studies. For those who wish to improve their command of a foreign language or to embark on a new one, day and evening classes at all levels from beginners to advanced are available within the college. 

A PhD in Politics and International Relations at Swansea University enables you to pursue a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.

The Centre for Policing Research and Learning (CPRL) is a collaboration between The Open University UK and 20 UK police forces to create and use knowledge to improve policing through research, learning and knowledge exchange.

Explore global issues in relation to the world of politics and international law, in times of peace and conflict, with this International Relations degree from the University of St Andrews.

At University of Hull, you Archaeology research under the supervision and guidance of leading experts who are active historians working on everything from ancient Rome to modern Britain. 

Research and knowledge exchange within the field of mental and physical health/wellbeing is a key priority for the 21st century. This PhD in Professional Development in Mental Health Nursing and Counselling is offered at Abertay University.

The Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool is an interdisciplinary centre of academic excellence with a global reputation for the study of Ireland.

This Creative Geographies - Engaging, Knowing, Experimenting research area at The Open University UK addresses these kinds of questions through our work on creative and experimental geographies to push geographical research in exciting, new directions.

With the Criminology as a postgraduate at University of Hull join a vibrant and supportive research community covering a wide range of specialisms, from the links between alcohol and violence, the history of crime and punishment, to surveillance, green crime, and restorative justice - among others.

Join an active academic community with a range of seminar activities and research groups. You’ll have access to training opportunities at the University of Sussex, and in collaboration with the SeNSS South East Network for Social Sciences and other Economics departments in the UK.

Undertaking doctoral Latin American and Caribbean Studies research degree at University of London allows you to develop in-depth knowledge, while making a meaningful contribution to your chosen field.

Work with us to produce internationally excellent research that benefits both policy practitioners and the academic community – and contribute to the political, economic and social wellbeing of Europe. This Contemporary European Studies programme is offered at the University of Sussex.

Are you fascinated by people and why they behave the way they do? We offer a Psychology degree at the University of Chichester. 

The French programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in Francophone literature, language, culture, and identity, preparing researchers to investigate the diverse historical, linguistic, and cultural dimensions of the French-speaking world.

The Geography programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in environmental change, human geography, spatial analysis, and geospatial technologies, enabling students to investigate interactions between society, culture, landscapes, and the natural environment through interdisciplinary research.

The Inclusive Innovation and Development degree at The Open University UK carries out interdisciplinary research in science, technology and innovation systems, social inclusion and global justice, politics and policy of development and development management.

Develop an in-depth understanding of human behaviour. Gain practical research experience in the UK and internationally. Learn more at the  Psychological and Behavioural Science programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Drive social change through pioneering research on pressing social issues. Join a world-renowned social policy department. Learn more at the Social Policy programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

The Magic and Occult Science programme from The University of Exeter studies the magic and occult sciences spans historical, literary and social science approaches, covering witchcraft, folklore, Western Esotericism, occult traditions in Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, as well as links to gender, sexuality, philosophy, metaphysics, nature, and the history of science and medicine.

Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of the Published Works in English course from University of Plymouth.