953 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

The Archaeology PhD degree from University of York is offered, according to subject-area, in Archaeology or in Conservation Studies, it should normally be completed within three years from the start of enrolment.  Thus research projects should, at the outset, be designed to be capable of completion (including submission of the thesis) within that time.

Join the African Studies programme at the University of Birmingham and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas.

Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion from Cardiff University, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Conservation programme.

The School of Geography at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Geography and GIS.

The Politics and International Studies programme from SOAS University of London will train students to design, research and write a successful doctoral thesis.

The Criminology course from Lancaster University in a wide range of criminological topics. For students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree.

The Professional Doctorate in Ageing and Dementia Studies at Bangor University builds on contemporary research evidence underpinning applied practice, health behaviour and health related policy in relation to dementia care from the disciplines of mental health and health and social care management.

Politics and International Relations at Cardiff University has achieved considerable success in national and global rankings and was deemed “excellent” by the Centre for Higher Education Development.

The Politics PhD programme from University of York allows students to explore an area of academic interest in substantial detail. 

The Department of Sociology, Politics and International Relations has a vibrant and growing PhD student community. We welcome applications in all fields of politics and international relations where we can offer expert supervision. Learn more  at the Politics and International Relations programme from Queen Mary University of London.

Our Economics and Finance research at Brunel University of London is broadly focused in our five research groups: Economic Development and Institutions, Empirical Finance, Accountancy and Corporate Governance, Macroeconomics and Banking.

The Communication and Media programme offered at  Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills which can set you up for a range of careers.

Our Economics research degree (MPhil/PhD) at University of Greenwich allows you to undertake rigorous and critical exploration of an area of economics with support from an expert supervisor.

Conduct advanced research on global challenges and transformations in an innovative interdisciplinary school with the Global Challenges and Transformations programme at University of Bristol.

The Women's Studies PhD programme from University of York provides an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.

This Criminology course from the University of West London offers one of the leading areas of research at the University of West London

The Department of Russian has an outstanding record of research. University of Bristol offers the Russian programme. 

The Health Economics and Policy course from Lancaster University meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into health economics theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.

This Commonwealth Studies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London offers a unique scholarly environment in which to pursue doctoral research, particularly in the areas of human rights, globalisation and development, politics, and Commonwealth history. 

Political Theory from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).