97 PhD programmes in Sociology in England, United Kingdom

The Social Policy and Criminology - Crime, Harm, Criminalisation and Criminal Justice research group at The Open University UK is recognised for critical scholarship, that challenges assumptions about ‘crime’, ‘the criminal’ and/or ‘justice’ and critically interrogates criminology as a discipline.

This Feminism, Law and Gender research cluster at The Open University UK provides an intellectual and collaborative space for academics, visiting researchers and PhD students interested in gender-focused and feminist analysis of the law.

At the University of Liverpool, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Sociology and Social Policy.

Research within Social Policy and Criminology at The Open University UK explores the intersections of Social Policy and Social Justice.

University of Plymouth’s Sociology programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence.

The Sociology Department’s research activity at Durham University focuses on five main research themes, around which we organise research groups of staff and postgraduate researchers to share and develop research ideas and practices.

The Migrations, Diasporas, Transnational Communities discipline at The Open University UK has extensive interests and an international profile in this field. It is engaged in a number of lived-experience, policy-, welfare- and criminologically related research projects.

Utilise expertise in quantitative methods from a range of disciplines to a higher level than is usually offered with this Advanced Quantitative Methods in Social Sciences programme at the University of Bath.

Studying for a PhD with University of East London's School of Education and Communities, Department of Social Sciences will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.

Understand changing human populations – past, present and future. Equip yourself with advanced demographic research skills. Learn more at the Demography (Social - Formal) from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Develop an in-depth understanding of gender theory, epistemology and methodology, while preparing for a career in academia or policy research. Learn more at the Gender programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

All of the Academic Divisions in the Faculty of Health, Education and Society invite Research applications from graduates in Sociology, Psychology, or similar disciplines. This Psychological and Sociological studies PhD at University of Northampton offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills.

The School of Politics and International Relations has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. Our vibrant research culture attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline. Learn more with the Political and Social Thought degree offered by University of Kent.

Studying for a Sociology and Social Policy PhD degree at University of Leeds allows you to become an expert in your chosen specialist area, and gain high-quality research training that will equip you to undertake subsequent research projects. You will also become a key member of the School’s academic research community.

The Social Science programme at University College London (UCL) is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice. 

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 nexus between people and language is where most sociolinguistic research takes place, and at the University of Liverpool, research in Sociolinguistics focuses in particular on the relationship between society and language, drawing on expertise from Modern Languages.