About this role
We are delighted to announce the availability of 34 fully-funded studentships across the ESRC-accredited South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). The SWDTP draws together the Universities of Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, West of England, Bath Spa, Bournemouth and Plymouth Marjon. These have a strong track record in advancing knowledge through high quality research and teaching in partnership with business, professions, the public services, the third sector and other research and learning providers.
Applications are invited from potential doctoral students for the following social science pathways:
Disciplinary Pathways:
Advanced Quantitative Methods Area & Development Studies Economic & Social History Economics Education Human Geography Management and Business Studies Political Science and International Studies Psychology Social Anthropology Social Policy Social Work Socio-Legal Studies Sociology
Interdisciplinary Pathways:
Climate Change, Sustainability & Society Global Challenges & Transformations Health, Wellbeing & Society Sociotechnical Futures & Digital Methods
The SWDTP has a steer of three studentships to award in both Advanced Quantitative Methods and Data Skills.
As a fully inclusive research environment, we warmly welcome applications from candidates of all socio-economic backgrounds and under protected characteristics. If you wish to discuss the application process and need help finding a supervisor, please contact [email protected]
For further information about the SWDTP application process, pathways at each institution and details of strategic steers in some pathways, please visit Prospective Students and Fellows | SWDTP
The closing date for SWDTP studentship applications is noon (GMT) on Friday 9th January 2026.
Fully-funded studentships