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420 Full-time PhD programmes in Sociology

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University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Social Anthropology

The Social Anthropology course from the University of Cambridge is very highly regarded, both in the UK and overseas. We have some extremely distinguished alumni who have been enormously influential in academic Anthropology globally. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$57,270/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology course from the University of Cambridge offers a world-class programme of a research study in sociology supervised by world-renowned experts in their fields.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$57,270/yr
Swinburne University of Technology4,5(18)
Melbourne, Australia Top 4% in Worldwide

Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

As a student in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences program at the Swinburne University of Technology, you will undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$25,932/yr
University of Turku4,3(16)
Turku, Finland Top 5% in Worldwide

Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Social and Behavioural Sciences is part of the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS). The field of a Doctor of Social Sciences can be philosophy, contemporary history, social policy, social work, sociology, economic sociology, political science, sociology of education, or East Asian Studies. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Human Behavior and Design

The Human Behavior and Design programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in human-environment interactions, design research, and sustainable built environments.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$20,800/yr
Nanyang Technological University4,2(136)
Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

Nanyang Technological University's Sociology program provides research training through full-time and part-time M.A. and Ph.D. by research, designed to give you the academic training needed to pursue your interests and produce rigorous social science. 

Ph.D. On-campus
$17,881/yr
University of Miami4,6(20)
Miami, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Community Well-Being

The program in Community Well-Being at the University of Miami, trains community-engaged action-researchers committed to promoting social justice through rigorous theoretical analysis and community-based research.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$47,592/yr
University of California, San Francisco4,5(2)
San Francisco, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociology from University of California, San Francisco focused on the sociology of health, illness, biomedicine, and health care systems.

Ph.D. On-campus
$69,993/yr
James Cook University4,0(42)
Townsville, Australia +2 Top 6% in Worldwide

Society and Culture

Designed for high performing university graduates, the Society and Culture program from James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice. 

Ph.D. On-campus +2
4 years$23,658/yr
University of Helsinki4,4(49)
Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences PhD programme at the University of Helsinki is a collaborative effort between a number disciplines at the University of Helsinki that aims to create the best research environment for doctoral training in social sciences.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
Pablo de Olavide University4,4(26)
Sevilla, Spain Top 20% in Worldwide

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences programme at Pablo de Olavide University has the following themes scopes: Social & Behavioural Sciences and Social Work and Counselling.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
The University of New Mexico4,1(33)
Albuquerque, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology Department is required to conform to the general guidelines of Graduate Studies, which are presented in the The University of New Mexico Catalog.  

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$29,146/yr
University of Miami4,6(20)
Miami, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Graduate Program in Sociology at the University of Miami is designed for students seeking the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$33,490/yr
University of Tennessee Knoxville4,5(15)
Knoxville, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

A minimum of 51 credit hours beyond the master’s degree is required for the PhD degree. These credit hours include 24 credit hours of Doctoral Research and Dissertation and a minimum of 27 credit hours in graduate course work (9 courses). The Sociology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$32,288/yr
University of Lincoln4,2(47)
Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Human Geography

The Human Geography programme from University of Lincoln offers the opportunity to work at doctoral level alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognised.

Ph. D. On-campus
2 years, 3 months$25,979/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$13,274/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(40)
Buffalo, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Department of Sociology conducts innovative research, while also remaining committed to teaching and mentoring students. For completion of the Sociology PhD degree at the University at Buffalo, students must pass two qualifying exams in departmental areas of specialization.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$25,740/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology - Population Dynamics

The Sociology - Population Dynamics option at McGill University: provides graduate training in demographic methods (including life table analyses) and enhance students’ knowledge of critical population issues. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$13,274/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Education, Culture and Society

The Ph.D. in Education, Culture and Society at the University of Pennsylvania provides a rigorous theoretical and methodological framework for the study of education, focusing on social, cultural, political, and normative dimensions.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$44,792/yr
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid4,1(127)
Madrid, Spain Top 10% in Worldwide

Social Sciences

The main objective of the Ph.D. program in Social Sciences at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is to train competitive researchers and professionals for a career in international universities and prestigious institutions.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$876/yr

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