The School of Social Sciences has an exceptionally strong and interdisciplinary research culture, and offers expert supervision across a wide range of research topics. Our PhD programme is characterised by a strong focus on research training leading to theoretically-informed research that advances academic and policy debates. There are different options of study: 3-4 years full-time PhD, 5-7 years part-time PhD, 1-2 years full-time MPhil and 2-3 years part-time MPhil. The School of Social Sciences has the following research themes that represent the School’s main areas of expertise. There is also the opportunity for interdisciplinary research. We encourage applications in all these areas: Science, technology and risk, Crime, security and justice, Education and education policy, Health and social care, Inequality, labour and the future of work and People, place and policy. Research students join a vibrant academic and research environment with supervision by leading experts in their field. We are committed to theoretically informed research with a clear policy focus and offer research opportunities for postgraduate study in sociology, social policy, criminology, science and technology studies, social work and education (see full list below). We welcome students who wish to pursue their studies in an interdisciplinary way. We collaborate with major universities and international agencies around the world, as well as with local policy makers and practitioners.