Embark on your academic journey with the Social Policy PhD at the University of Hull, a programme designed for aspiring researchers passionate about driving tangible change in societal conditions and experiences. This doctoral research opportunity is ideal if you aim to contribute innovative and pragmatic solutions to complex issues at local, national, and global scales. You will engage with critical themes such as Globalisation, Power and Post-Colonialism, Gender and Sexualities, Culture, Religion and Society, Health, Well-being and Social Inclusion, and Criminology and Criminal Justice, developing your expertise within a supportive and research-intensive environment.
This full-time PhD is structured over three years of dedicated research, with an additional period for writing up your findings, typically completed within three months to a year. Throughout your studies on campus, you will work closely with leading academics, benefiting from their expertise and guidance as you develop your independent research project. You will graduate with advanced research methodologies, critical analysis skills, and a significant contribution to the field of social policy, preparing you for impactful careers in academia, policy-making, research institutions, and non-profit organisations.