social PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 721 social PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
PhD (School of Social Sciences) Doctorate
University of BradfordStudy a PhD at the University of Bradford and contribute new and significant knowledge to the diverse field of social sciences. Read more
School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Sciences PhDs
Our research programmes offer you specialist knowledge in your chosen area of social science and an advanced level of skills. Working professionals may also be interested in the programmes we offer via our distance learning online courses. . Read more
Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS), ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) Studentship in Social Care, Social Work and Social Policy
The University of South Wales are delighted to offer fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships in the Social Care, Social Work and Social Policy Pathway starting in October 2025. Read more
Self-funded PhDs in Health and Social Care: Social Work and Social Care
Self-funded PhDs in Health and Social Care. Social Work and Social Care. About the Programme. We invite applications for self-funded, full-time or part-time PhD study. Read more
Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) general PhD studentships - School of Social Sciences
Cardiff University School of Social Sciences, supported by Wales Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP), invites applications for PhD study with the possibility of being awarded a fully funded ESRC DTP Studentship to start in October 2025, in the areas of. Read more
The role of diversity training in an era of business and socio-economic uncertainty: Managing migrant workers’ social integration at the workplace in UK organisations
In an era marked by business volatility and socio-economic uncertainty, the significance of diversity training in organisations has experienced a notable increase. Read more
ESRC WGSSS studentship in Management and Business - Enhancing discharge care coordination in mental health and social care: A probabilistic data-driven modelling approach
Cardiff Business School are delighted to offer fully funded Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) (ESRC DTP) studentships starting in October 2024. Read more
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Exploring Together: Teenage Girls Co-crafting a Social Media Literacy Programme SETU_2024_202_2
Project Key Words. Teenage girls, lived experiences, social media literacy, Participatory Action Research. Post summary. This research project aims to empower teenage girls (13-17 years old) in Ireland to develop a social media literacy programme. Read more
What Drives Social Pedagogy?
A PhD student can focus upon one of the following topics. Social pedagogy as a solution to the current education crisis. An exploration of the value that pedagogical approaches can offer HE. Read more
Self-funded PhDs in Health and Social Care: Nursing and Midwifery
Self-funded PhDs in Health and Social Care. Nursing and Midwifery. About the Programme. We invite applications for self-funded, full-time or part-time PhD study. Read more
Self-funded PhDs in Health and Social Care: Allied Health Professions
Self-funded PhDs in Health and Social Care. Allied Health Professions. About the Programme. We invite applications for self-funded, full-time or part-time PhD study. Read more
Extending social perception theories to advertising context
Research Group:
Centre for Societies and Groups
Research Group. Centre for Societies and Groups. Proposed supervisory team. Dr Magdalena Zawisza. Theme. Consumer Psychology, Gender and Sexualities, Identity and Social Issues, Social Perception and Advertising. Read more
Reducing electronic documentation burden in social care
Research Group:
Health Technologies
There is rapid growth in the use of technology in social care, with increased requirements for electronic documentation. Read more
GW4 BioMed2 MRC DTP PhD project: Can young people’s cognitive style explain associations between social media use and mental health?
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the GW4 BioMed2 MRC Doctoral Training Partnership which is offering up to 21 studentships for entry in September 2025. Read more
PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Social-Techno-Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Integration for the Energy Transition
The UK like many nations needs to radical reform its energy services as to support rapid decarbonization. The energy transition from decarbonization, net zero and towards sustainable solutions, must also be responsive to the needs of society, in terms of energy availability and affordability. Read more