12 PhD programmes in Sociology in Scotland, United Kingdom

The Origins and Impacts of Science Fiction Stories and Strips in British Comics in the First Half of the 20C
'A Vernacular Scientific Imaginary?' The Origins and Impacts of Science Fiction Stories and Strips in British Comics in the First Half of the 20C at University of Dundee is based on (but by no means limited to) a number of key Dundee specialisms and resources. These include a supervisory team who are world-leading on the Scientific Romance and British Comics history.

Strathmartine Trust Scottish History
The Strathmartine Trust Scottish History programme is offered at University of Dundee. With the Strathmartine Trust, the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law, we seek applicants for two funded doctoral scholarships in Scottish History at the University of Dundee.
Human Geography
Our Human Geographers are ranked 1st in the UK for research publications and 1st in the UK overall for internationally excellent and world-leading research. We offer a Human Geography degree at the University of Glasgow.
Sociology
Students entering the Sociology PhD programme at University of Aberdeen should have prior methods training at the postgraduate level.
Social and Behavioural Science
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia welcomes PhD applications in Social and Behavioural Science. Applicants with an interest in organisational, social and clinical psychology as well as in the area of cyber wellness are encouraged to apply.
Social and Public Health
In the Social and Public Health programme from University of Glasgow, we welcome applicants from low- and middle-income countries and we have significant experience of supervising students whose PhD research takes them overseas.
Sociology
Sociology at University of Glasgow is defined by our shared commitment to rigorous, innovative and useful research.
Intercultural Research
The focus of our Intercultural Research at Heriot-Watt University is on the interface between cultures. It seeks to build understanding of interactions between different cultures on a wide variety of levels, including sub-cultures, gender cultures and linguistic cultures.
Housing Studies
Study for a PhD in Housing Studies at the University of Stirling and you’ll be part of a research environment with an outstanding international reputation.
Advanced Quantitative Methods
Advanced Quantitative Methods at University of Glasgow offers a specialism focused on quantitative literacy in social sciences.
Sociology
Sociology’s postgraduate culture centres on students completing a PhD. Abertay University has been a key partner in a number of large European grants specifically examining the interaction between technology, society and social innovation, as well as exploring social network dynamics for collective awareness.
Sociology and Social Policy
As a PhD researcher in Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Stirling, you’ll benefit from our desire to engage with communities around the world and produce research that makes a positive difference to society.