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202 PhD programmes in Sociology in Europe

Social Statistics Lancaster University
4,3(64)Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in WorldwideThis Social Statisticscourse from Lancaster University is suitable for a range of purposes, notably: social science graduates interested in quantitative empirical work and statistics graduates wishing to develop applicable expertise in social statistics.

Sociology Eötvös Loránd University
4,2(189)Budapest, Hungary Top 8% in WorldwideThe aim of this Sociology programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to ensure the existence of a new generation of scholars dedicated to the social sciences, and especially sociology, and to prepare them thoroughly for the acquisition of the doctoral degree and for independent academic research and teaching at the postgraduate academic level.

Applied Social Science Lancaster University
4,3(64)Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in WorldwideThe Applied Social Science course from Lancaster University has an active research community within the fields of child protection, theories of welfare, gender and sexuality, family support and family justice, law and social work, community care, and health and social care.

Women's Studies University of York
4,2(99)York, United Kingdom Top 3% in WorldwideThe 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.

Human Sciences London South Bank University
3,9(58)London, United Kingdom Top 20% in WorldwideA member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. Join the Human Sciences programme at London South Bank University.

Social Sciences Cardiff University
4,6(158)Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in WorldwideTh PhD Social Sciences degree course delivered by Cardiff University is characterised by a strong focus on research training leading to theoretically-informed research that advances academic and policy debates.

Sociology Maynooth University
4,1(51)Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in WorldwideThe Sociology programme from Maynooth University aims to ensure that students will make a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in sociology.

Social Statistics and Demography University of Southampton
4,4(93)Southampton, United Kingdom Top 2% in WorldwideWe offer a Social Statistics and Demography degree at the University of Southampton. Join a community of researchers tackling today’s biggest challenges, such as helping to improve maternal health in India or improving access to water. We are known for our expertise and the application of cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative methods.

Elements of National Identity in External Communication in the Context of Digital Transformation and Globalization Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH)
4,3(71)Vilnius, Lithuania Top 20% in WorldwideThe Elements of National Identity in External Communication in the Context of Digital Transformation and Globalization doctoral candidate position from VILNIUS TECH is available in Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Entertainment Industries. Applicants interested in other research topics related to national identity in communication, are also welcome to apply.

Sociology University of York
4,2(99)York, United Kingdom Top 3% in WorldwideThe Sociology PhD programme from University of York, Department of Sociology is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014).

Social Sciences London South Bank University
3,9(58)London, United Kingdom Top 20% in WorldwideThe 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.

Sociology Corvinus University of Budapest
4,0(85)Budapest, HungaryThe Sociology programme at the Corvinus University of Budapest aims to assist motivated students to carry out problem-oriented, theoretically grounded and methodologically sound empirical social research.

Social Sciences and Humanities Aston University
4,3(95)Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 9% in WorldwideThe Social Sciences and Humanities programme at Aston University welcomes applications for the doctoral programme in any of the research areas covered by the School.

Social Sciences University of Bradford
4,4(43)Bradford, United Kingdom Top 15% in WorldwideAll of the Academic Divisions in the School of Social Sciences invite PhD applications at University of Bradford.

Science Studies Lancaster University
4,3(64)Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in WorldwideThe Science Studies course from Lancaster University students join an international and interdisciplinary research community.

Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy Loughborough University
4,4(62)Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 7% in WorldwideUndertaking the Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy programme at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills, which you can apply to a range of careers in academia, industry and beyond.

Indicators and assessment of place-based climate misinformation resilience (Communication and Information) Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH)
4,3(71)Vilnius, Lithuania Top 20% in WorldwideThe Indicators and assessment of place-based climate misinformation resilience (Communication and Information) doctoral candidate positionat VILNIUS TECH is available in Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Creative Communication. Applicants interested in other research topics related to climate communication and misinformation, are also welcome to apply.
Social Work and Social Care (Postgraduate Research) University of Wolverhampton
4,1(79)Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Top 20% in WorldwideIn the Social Work and Social Care (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton, we offer supervision for PhD research in a range of areas relating to Social Work and Social Care. The team has experience of full time, part time, mature professionals and overseas students.
Business and Socioeconomic Sciences Modul University Vienna
4,2(9)Vienna, AustriaOur PhD in Business and Socioeconomic Sciences prepares candidates to contribute to innovative research. Based on the research orientation of our four departments, candidates can focus their studies on the following: Information Systems; Marketing; Sustainable Development; Public Governance; Service Management; Tourism; Leisure Science; Quality of Life, Well-being & Environmental Psychology.
Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) in Social Sciences The University of Exeter
4,3(102)Penryn, United Kingdom +1 Top 3% in WorldwideThe Advanced Quantitative Methods (AQM) in Social Sciences programme offered by The University of Exeter develops advanced expertise in statistical analysis, empirical investigation, and data-driven social research.