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936 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in United Kingdom

Hispanic Studies
The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Hispanic, Catalan or Galician Studies. The Hispanic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.

Languages and Translation Studies
Languages and Translation Studies programme from Cardiff University aims to offer knowledge and expertise in subject-specific and generic skills, qualifying you for both academic and non-academic positions in a variety of organisations.

Archaeology
The PhD/MPhil Archaeology programme is being offered by the Bangor University and is a research programme

Geography
As a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.

Economics
We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our Economics PhDs at University of Reading are available for study on a full-time basis over three years and part-time over four to six years, starting in the autumn term of the academic year.

Psychology
Tackle social, health and educational challenges by making an important contribution to the study of the brain and behaviour. Psychology students at University of Southampton join our tight-knit and diverse research community from all over the world.

Anthropology and Sociology
A majority of our Anthropology and Sociology PhD graduates at SOAS University of London have embarked on an academic career, taking up lectureships in universities in the UK as well as abroad, or pursuing further their interests through post-doctoral fellowships and other research-based posts.

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.

Geography (Urban and Regional Studies)
This Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) programme from University of Birmingham is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.

Semiosis - Semiotic Enhancement of Visual Communication for Improved Audience Engagement
How can Peircean semiotic theory facilitate this in visual communication’s primary audiences for mutual benefit? The Semiosis - Semiotic Enhancement of Visual Communication for Improved Audience Engagement programme is offered by the University of Dundee.

Criminology
Criminology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Politics
Politics at the University of Hull is recognised globally as contributing to the cutting-edge of research.

Welsh
The Welsh Programme offered at Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in language planning, media, government, teaching, management and research.

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.

Gender Studies
This PhD Gender Studies programme at University of Hull is focused on creating a positive impact on the real-life conditions and experiences of individuals and communities, at a local, national and global level.

Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults with Food Allergy Management During Transitions to Further or Higher Education
The Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults with Food Allergy Management During Transitions to Further or Higher Education programme at Aston University will involve undertaking a systematic review, running interviews and focus groups with teenagers and young adults, co-developing and evaluating a psychoeducational support package.

Creative Arts and Cultural Industries
The Creative Arts and Cultural Industries programme offered at SOAS University of London provides advanced training and research experience at a doctoral level in the broad areas at the intersection of the Arts and cultural production and the cultural economy.

Media and Cultural Studies
Throughout this Media and Cultural Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll gain access to a wide range of professional and academic opportunities including regional, national and global links with creative and cultural industries.

International and Rural Development
At the University of Reading, we offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in International and Rural Development.

Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies
The DProf in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at the University of Chester recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of counselling and psychotherapy.