The MPhil/PhD at the Department of Social Science (DSS) provides a route for students to carry out their own research project within a multidisciplinary and multi-method environment. Our research students engage with the academic community within UCL and benefit from a comprehensive research training programme. This programme is available to study both face-to-face and online. The Department of Social Science is one of the largest multidisciplinary social science research and teaching centres in London. Our staff include sociologists, psychologists and economists. We have research-active staff able to supervise research in our key areas of expertise. Social Science doctoral graduates are found in a variety of occupational fields and a wide range of career paths including education, social research, media research, marketing research, human resources, government, health, policy development, charities, NGOs, youth work and managerial posts in business and retail.