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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work
The Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work PhD from University of Brighton brings you to an established research environment rich in achievement and ambition with impactful social change at the heart of the knowledge exchange agenda.

Social Sciences
Undertake a PhD in Social Sciences at Flinders University. Understand social forces and power structures, globalisation and sustainability issues.

Social Policy, Sociology
The School of Social Sciences provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate training. The Social Policy, Sociology programme is offered at Bangor University.

American Studies
The Centre for American Studies at University of Leicester was established in 1997 and since then has cemented its place as one of the UK's leading providers of American Studies degrees.

Geographical Sciences (Human Geography)
The Geographical Sciences (Human Geography) programme from University of Bristol is international and interdisciplinary and offers an exceptional academic environment for postgraduate research.

Italian Studies
On Italian Studies programmes at University of Reading, they offer expert supervision in a wide range of areas.

World Economics
The World Economics programme from Corvinus University of Budapest is an academic workshop with a history spanning more than a quarter of a century, founded by internationally renowned professors of international economics and development studies.

English Literature
The English Literature course at Bangor University provides you with the opportunity to work over an extended period on a collection of short stories, a novel or a collection of poems under the individual supervision of a writer actively publishing in your field.

Communication
The PhD specialisation in Communication at BI Norwegian Business School trains scholars to create impactful research at the interface between business and society.

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

Political Science - International Relations
The PhD program in Political Science - International Relations at Central European University (CEU) supports political science scholars in developing subject matter expertise and a broad set of skills critical to securing work placement in the international academic job market.

Cultural and Media Studies
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.

International Relations
The International Relations course from Lancaster University welcomes disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and post-disciplinary research proposals from those seeking to undertake MPhil or PhD research programme in International Relations course from Lancaster University

Global
The Global course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) gives you the opportunity to work with experts and fellow researchers across the world, giving you access to international networks and experience from the start.

PhD in Italian
Develop an advanced command of the Italian language and take an in-depth look at PhD in Italian society, literature and culture at Victoria University of Wellington.

Economics
The Economics programme from Maynooth University is built on the foundation developed in the MSc programme. While this programme provides the basic skills and technical knowledge base via taught courses and a directed thesis, the PhD programme builds on this to further students’ skills and knowledge to enable them to do world class research.

Social Sciences
The Social Sciences programme at London South Bank University is closely linked to our growing and dynamic research culture. You'll benefit from engaging with highly qualified academic staff, working alongside a portfolio of dynamic and popular masters programmes.

Psychology
The Psychology programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University develops advanced research and teaching expertise in psychology across diverse theoretical, clinical, and applied fields.

Economics
Students whose qualifications indicate that they are able to pursue independent research may be accepted to read for the Economics programme from SOAS University of London.

Refugee Law Initiative
As a student of this Refugee Law Initiative programme from School of Advanced Study, University of London you'll be at a national focal point for producing and promoting cutting edge research in these fields.