Human Sciences,PhD
    Duration4 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Human Sciences,PhD

    About

    Our doctoral programme in Human Sciences allows you to conduct cutting-edge research in fields including Psychology, Social Work, Public Health and Sports Science with support from our experts.

    When you undertake a research degree (MPhil/PhD) at our School of Human Sciences, you are supported by a team of world-leading experts and active researchers. You also get access to a range of state-of-the-art facilities, including observation laboratories, eye-tracking capabilities, EEG, Edu-Logger, Nexus 4 and Biotrace.

    As a research student in Human Sciences, you join a community of research students and benefit from the resources, community, and events at our Institute for Lifecourse Development (ILD). There are opportunities for PhD students to gain support with research costs and to present their research at national and international conferences.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Academic entry requirements

    For entry to our Master's programmes, you will need to have met the following:

    • Bachelors Degree with 60% or GPA 2.5/4 for UK 2:2 and GPA 3/4 for UK 2:1

    For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at university to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

    English Program Requirements

    Language entry requirements

    For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

    Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

    Career

    Careers and placements

    What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

    You will be well equipped for a research career within universities, private research organisations, charities or government departments.

    Do you provide employability services?

    We have a growing postdoctoral and early career researcher community within the Institute for Lifecourse Development. Equally, the mandatory postgraduate research training provides you with training, accreditation and experience of research and teaching in Higher Education.

    The University also offers a careers service which postgraduate students can access.

    Fee Information

    Human Sciences,PhD

    University of Greenwich

    University of Greenwich

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London