Our Sociology, social policy and criminology department ranks in the top 4 in the country for research and our research environment was rated 100% world leading in the latest REF.You’ll join a
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
Join a vibrant community which emphasises theoretically-rich and empirically-grounded research that directly influences policy and practice.The city of York has a long tradition as a leading voice
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
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)The PhD offers you the chance to undertake a systematic programme of work towards the development of new knowledge, and the synthesis of this knowledge within the existing
The School of Social Sciences provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate training. The emphasis is on small groups, close working relationships between students and
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
The Professional Doctorate (SSPD) is a part-time doctoral research degree, equivalent to the PhD but different in that it is professionally orientated to focus on ‘applied’ research, rather than
Based at Dumfries Campus, our staff are experts in health and social policy, with a special focus on the social, economic and cultural regeneration of rural areas. Areas of specialism include:
This programme draws on the expertise of academics within our Division of Urban Studies & Social Policy (USSP) and Centre for Public Policy (CPP). USSP is widely recognised as a world-leading centre
You’ll be a social scientist committed to ways of working, through multidisciplinary research, that build knowledge and capacities in the communities around us and have a positive impact on human
2 Year Full Time
