Magnify your social as well as emotional skills by applying ESRC Project linked studentship – Young people’s social skills at the University of Essex. The educational program is designed for students from all around the world who wish to study a PhD degree program in the UK with financial support for 2020-2021 academic year. Established in 1963, the University of Essex is a public research university that offers double and dual degrees with several universities in Europe and Asia. Why at the University of Essex? The university gives the ability to perform key social behaviours that are important in achieving success in social situations. Here, students can join in many different societies and sports teams.