Plymouth’s PhD Social Policy programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of
The Food Policy PhD/MPhil will explore the role of food in society and its impact on health, environment, social justice and economy in a vibrant research community, based in our Centre for Food
Key informationHow we produce, process, transport, market and consume food affects us all profoundly as individuals, communities and on a global level. On this unique master’s programme, you will
We offer research supervision across a broad range of social policy topics and themes. The study of welfare arrangements is a fundamental part of what we do.Welfare states, and other institutions
We offer research supervision across a broad range of social policy topics and themes. The study of welfare arrangements is a fundamental part of what we do.Welfare states, and other institutions
Our research addresses key contemporary social issues from national and international perspectives, examining themes such as social justice, equality, fairness, and citizenship. Studying for a PhD in
What human beings need and how societies meet those needs is at the heart of social policy. Our research addresses key contemporary social issues from national and international perspectives,
We have a thriving PhD programme with over 100 students, all supported by a supervisory team of active researchers in the student’s subject area. We have students studying for PhDs in areas such as
We have a thriving PhD programme with over 100 students, all supported by a supervisory team of active researchers in the student’s subject area. We have students studying for PhDs in areas such as
Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy at Loughborough has long been recognised as an international centre of academic excellence and for our cutting-edge interdisciplinary work.Our Criminology,
Our PhD in Social Policy offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of social contexts. You may be interested in the questions around the development and implementation of
Our MSD in Social Policy offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of social contexts. You may be interested in the questions around the development and implementation of
A PhD is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This programme allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to
A Master of Science (MSc) by Research allows you to undertake a one-year (full-time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to
This innovative, four-year (minimum) part-time structured Doctoral Programme combines online learning and residential teaching. It is for motivated, self-managing individuals who work in positions of
As a postgraduate researcher in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, you will be immersed in a thriving academic community, receiving expert supervision, support and research training while
Throughout your doctoral studies, you will carry out original research under the guidance of two supervisors and will produce an original thesis of approximately 100,000 words. For the first twelve
2 Year Full Time
