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122 PhD programmes in Social Policy

Social Justice
By choosing this Social Justice programme at University of Hull, you'll focus on creating a positive impact on the real-life conditions and experiences of individuals and communities, at a local, national and global level.

Social Policy and Professional Studies
By choosing this Social Policy and Professional Studies programme offered by University of Hull you will be joining a vibrant and supportive research community.

Social and Political Science
The Social and Political Science programme is offered at the University of Chester and it draws on interdisciplinary perspectives to inform both the teaching and research.

Social and Public Policy
The professional doctorate in Social and Public Policy, from Cardiff University, is aimed at managers and a wide range of practitioners who are experienced and who are working at senior and middle levels of their professions and organisations. It offers the opportunity to examine contemporary leading theories and research evidence, and to apply these within the professional context.

Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy
Undertaking 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.

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 Science
The Social Science programme from University College Cork was established in 2005 and is a four-year advanced programme which provides the opportunity for experienced professionals based in public sector agencies, voluntary/community organisations, educational institutions and international non-governmental organisations.

PhD in Social Policy
Gain advanced knowledge and skills in Social Policy with postgraduate study at the School of Anthropology and Cultural Studies from Victoria University of Wellington.

Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology
Join the Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology degree at the University of Birmingham and have access to a wide range of specialists in a vibrant and engaged research community.

Social Policy
Social Policy research is offered at University of Hull. Join a friendly, inclusive and supportive department.

PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery
Enhance your Bachelor’s degree and gain an advanced understanding of PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery at Victoria University of Wellington.

Social Work and Social Policy
This Social Work and Social Policy PhD programme from 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.

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Social Policy
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Social Policy candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

The poor, by the way-Practice-led working-class experimental writing
This The poor, by the way-Practice-led working-class experimental writing project at University of Dundee aims to forefront working-class lived experience to produce new experimental, interdisciplinary writing.

Applied Social Studies
Interested individuals of this Applied Social Studies programme from Maynooth University are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Department's research priorities and expertise.

Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology
Join our researchers working on social policy in digital economies, migration, work and organisations, families and communities, environmental problems and behaviours, criminology, prisons and cybercrime. We offer a Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology degree at the University of Southampton.

PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery
Enhance your Bachelor’s degree and gain an advanced understanding of national health systems and policy. We offer a PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

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.

Rethinking the concept of life. A dialogue with non-Western perspectives
In this Rethinking the concept of life. A dialogue with non-Western perspectives project at University of Dundee we want to investigate the metaphysical concept of life, as explored in philosophies of (neo-)vitalism, Lebensphilosophie or the phenomenological tradition, from distinctly non-Western perspectives.

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.