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9 Social Policy PhD Degree Programs
Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University (FSV UK)
PhD in Public and Social Policy
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
The Public and Social Policy (PSP) doctoral study program prepares students for basic and applied research and teaching in academia as well as other types of activities requiring a high level of theoretical and methodological education in PSP. This program is open to all master's degree graduates or equivalent.
Brandeis University
PhD in Social Policy
- Waltham, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Social Policy is designed for those interested in understanding and improving social systems. It emphasizes policy research, social justice, and the ways policies impact people's li...
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University of Warwick
Social Policy and Social Work PhD
- Coventry, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD in Social Policy and Social Work is designed for those who want to explore issues around social justice, policy development, and social work practices. Students will have opportunities to cond...
The London School of Economics and Political Science
PhD Social Policy
- London, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The PhD program in Social Policy is designed for those interested in researching social issues and policymaking at a high level. It combines rigorous academic research with practical insights, allowin...
Lingnan University
PhD in Sociology and/or Social Policy
- Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
PhD
Full time
30 months
On-Campus
English
The Department of Sociology and Social Policy has more than ten professorial members from six different countries. Since 2014, it has had 19 research postgraduate students from Asia, Africa, Europe and North America, including an outstanding record of six Hong Kong PhD Fellows.
Bangor University
PhD in Social Policy, Sociology
- Bangor, United Kingdom
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
This program offers a focused opportunity for those interested in advancing their knowledge of social policy and sociology through rigorous research. Students can explore a wide range of topics relate...
Harvard University
Ph.D. in Social Policy
- Cambridge, USA
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Social Policy program offers a comprehensive approach to understanding the development, analysis, and evaluation of social policies. Students explore how policies shape lives and institut...
Lingnan University
Doctor of Policy Studies
- Tuen Mun, Hong Kong
PhD
Full time, Part time
36 months
On-Campus
English
The Doctor of Policy Studies programme has flexible delivery modes and strong experiential learning elements including field visits, and academic workshops and seminars. The field visits (including overseas tours) are to ensure that students understand the current mindsets and practices regarding policy studies in other countries and can conduct their research from an international perspective, without simply relying on textbooks, journals, and other publications.
Karaganda University Of Economics
Ph.D. In State and local government
- Karagandy, Kazakhstan
PhD
Full time
On-Campus
Russian
The content of the educational program at the doctoral speciality 8D04103 «State and local management" constitute such disciplines as "Public administration economic security of Kazakhstan," "Globalization and its impact on the main economic processes," "The theory of social management" and others.
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A PhD in Social Policy equips you to address complex social issues and influences policies that shape communities. This program offers an in-depth exploration of social justice, welfare systems, and the impact of governmental decisions on individual lives.
Through courses in policy analysis, social research methodologies, and statistical evaluation, you'll learn to craft and assess policies that promote equity and well-being. You'll develop skills such as conducting qualitative and quantitative research, analyzing policy implications, and applying theories of social change. Many graduates pursue careers as researchers, policy advisors, or academic scholars, contributing to meaningful improvements in society.
Engaging with diverse perspectives within the social policy domain helps students build confidence as they engage with new ideas that address societal challenges. The structure of PhD programs encourages critical thinking and independent research, providing an environment conducive to developing innovative solutions for pressing social issues.