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420 Full-time PhD programmes in Sociology
University of Liverpool4,3(138)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Sociolinguistics
The nexus between people and language is where most sociolinguistic research takes place, and at the University of Liverpool, research in Sociolinguistics focuses in particular on the relationship between society and language, drawing on expertise from Modern Languages.
Ph.D. On-campus
2 years$34,123/yr
Arizona State University4,3(214)
Tempe, United States Top 3% in Worldwide Family and Human Development
The PhD program in Family and Human Development at Arizona State University is devoted to the study of families, children and youth.
Ph.D. On-campus
10 years$27,810/yr
Boston University4,1(80)
Boston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology
Building on core knowledge in social theory and in research methods, students at Boston University specialize in diverse subfields within Sociology. Students pursue original research that contributes to the field, laying a foundation for academic and non-academic careers.
Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$66,670/yr
University of Leeds4,4(54)
Leeds, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Sociology and Social Policy
Studying for a Sociology and Social Policy PhD degree at University of Leeds allows you to become an expert in your chosen specialist area, and gain high-quality research training that will equip you to undertake subsequent research projects. You will also become a key member of the School’s academic research community.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$34,998/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(195)
Vancouver, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology
University of British Columbia has granted Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Sociology since 1970, although the first sociology course was taught at the university as long ago as 1921.
Ph.D. On-campus
6 years$7,052/yr
York University4,1(181)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide Socio-Legal Studies
York's PhD in Socio-Legal Studies at York University is at the vanguard of a growing number of postgraduate programs in Europe and North America in interdisciplinary legal studies.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$8,562/yr
University of Virginia4,3(35)
Charlottesville, United States Top 3% in Worldwide Social Studies Education
Close student-faculty mentorship and an emphasis on applied research prepare graduates of the Ph.D. in Social Studies Education program at University of Virginia for careers in university settings or at research organizations.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$34,302/yr
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Social Science Education
Students at Florida State University choose to pursue our graduate degrees in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Social Science Education for several reasons.
Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$15,249/yr
University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,6(9)
Irvine, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology graduate program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) offers broad training in sociology, with several areas of concentrated expertise.
Ph.D. On-campus
6 years$37,217/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide Sociology
The Department of Sociology at Indiana University Bloomington is a large, comprehensive department that prides itself on providing world-class, hands-on intellectual support and guidance to graduate student.
Ph.D. On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,5(40)
University Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Human Development and Family Studies
Research and graduate training for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University provides students with the knowledge needed to contribute to the field of human development.
Ph.D. On-campus
Tuition not available
Sapienza University of Rome4,2(510)
Roma, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide Social Sciences and Economics
The Doctoral School in Social Sciences and Economics at Sapienza University of Rome trains expert analysts able to understand social, cultural, economic, political and technological problems of contemporary societies, in contexts characterized by differentiated development levels.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide Sociology
A doctoral degree in Sociology at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.
Ph.D. On-campus
6 years$1,413/yr
Binghamton University4,1(55)
Binghamton, United States Top 15% in Worldwide Community Research and Action
Become a leader in researching solutions for today’s most critical social issues! The PhD program in Community Research and Action at Binghamton University prepares students for rewarding academic or policy-related careers conducting high-quality, impactful scholarship.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$24,500/yr
University of California, Davis4,3(12)
Davis, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology graduate program at University of California, Davis emphasizes rigorous preparation in sociological theory and research methodologies as the basis of sound scholarship.
Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$30,691/yr
Taylor's University4,0(21)
Subang Jaya, Malaysia Social Sciences
Social Sciences at Taylor's University continues to attract strong interest from aspiring scholars committed to making a difference.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$6,496/yr
Heidelberg University4,2(19)
Heidelberg, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences
The Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences is a central academic institute for doctoral candidates in the humanities, law and social sciences, who regard the exchange with academics from other disciplines as an important part of their own research. It is offered at Heidelberg University.
Ph.D. On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Social Justice Education
This PhD program at the University of Toronto offers students with opportunities for advanced study, original research, and theoretical analysis in Social Justice Education. It is designed primarily for those interested in research and careers in academia.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$4,431/yr
Stockholm University4,0(91)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Social Anthropology
The Social Anthropology programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in cultural diversity, social relations, and human behaviour across societies.
Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsFree
Kyushu University4,0(2)
Fukuoka-shi, Japan Top 4% in Worldwide Community Studies
Students enrolled in Community Studies from Kyushu University will receive the following training: gaining the ability to explain from a deep level of knowledge social phenomena in the area of theory and practice or social research with a focus on either cultural anthropology, religion, folklore, sociometrics, regional welfare sociology, family sociology or research that cuts across these fields.
Ph. D. On-campus
$3,404/yr