936 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

The Cyberpsychology (Distance Learning) 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 Social Work and Social Policy (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield offers the opportunity to explore and address real-world challenges, supported by a strong, interdisciplinary supervisory team with extensive research and practice-based experience. 

Work with leading scholars on a project of your choice. Make a significant and original contribution to knowledge through a research degree in Archaeology or Anthropology from The University of Lancashire.

The DPhil in Area Studies (Africa) is a research-based course exploring Africa through interdisciplinary approaches, covering politics, history, society, literature, and globalisation, with opportunities for fieldwork and regional focus. The Area Studies (Africa) programme is offered at University of Oxford.

This Accounting, Finance and Economics 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.

Refugee History at University of Buckingham is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research, completed in three years if studying full-time and usually six years if studying part-time.

The Cyber Diplomacy programme offered by University of East London is designed to meet the current global diplomacy priorities and capacity building. 

Children and Young People at University of Northampton offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. We aim to create an environment which promotes internationally excellent research that has a positive impact on both practice and policy.

The Double Degree in Child Health stems from a close academic partnership between UCL and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium. 

Undertake original research in a department with a strong international reputation and develop your qualitative and quantitative research skills with this Economics course at the University of Bath.

The Philosophy discipline at The Open University UK welcomes applications for graduate work on Political Philosophy.

The Arts, Memory and Communities programme offered by Coventry University investigates the relationships between arts, culture, memory, heritage, identity, and community engagement through interdisciplinary and practice-based research.

The Counselling Psychology programme offered by York St John University takes a humanistic approach to reducing psychological distress and promoting the wellbeing of children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and other groups.

Work in Reproduction, Sexualities and Sexual Health at The Open University UK ranges from research into experiences of pregnancy, childbirth and early motherhood, to the experiences of men who pay for sex.

Much of our Cities, Politics, Infrastructures research at The Open University UK works closely with local government, NHS, third sector organisations and activists, often adopting creative and participatory approaches to open up geographical research to wider publics and constituencies.

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Communications 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 International Relations programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores global politics, international relations, security, development, and political change through advanced research into contemporary international issues and global challenges.

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

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

The Sport and Exercise Psychology (Part-time) course from Liverpool John Moores University is designed to meet BPS Stage 2 accreditation requirements in Sport and Exercise Psychology and eligibility for HCPC registration as a Sport and Exercise Psychologist.