Social Sciences

3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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Doctorate in International Relations

This fully accredited part-time Doctorate in International Relations at School for International Training is designed for working professionals in international affairs with an interest in peacebuilding, conflict and refugee response, and humanitarian affairs.

Ph.D. Part-time Online

4 years$19,875/yr

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,3(12)

Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The Public Policy PhD programme at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) curriculum for a student without a relevant master’s degree requires 48 hours of coursework and 18 hours of dissertation research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$29,010/yr

University of Birmingham4,3(48)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route)

This Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route) programme from University of Birmingham allows suitably qualified Forensic Psychologists to ‘top up’ their existing MSc qualification to Doctoral level through Continued Professional Development.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

1 year$33,307/yr

University of Brighton4,2(55)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work

The Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work PhD from University of Brighton brings you to an established research environment rich in achievement and ambition with impactful social change at the heart of the knowledge exchange agenda.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$22,604/yr

University of Bristol4,3(96)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

English Literature

Research in the Department of English brings the core values of our discipline - textual scholarship, critical and theoretical analysis, and contextual knowledge - to the dynamic and changing field of English literary studies. University of Bristol offers the English Literature programme.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$29,154/yr

Maynooth University4,1(52)

Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in Worldwide

Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies

The Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University offers research opportunities for students with specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

$15,702/yr

Cardiff University4,6(163)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

International Relations and Globalisation

International Relations and Globalisation is a research area from Cardiff University within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$35,543/yr

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide

PhD in Chinese

Enrich your understanding of China’s ancient culture, literature and society, and enhance your command of the PhD in Chinese language at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide

PhD in New Zealand Studies

PhD in New Zealand Studies at Victoria University of Wellington focuses on historical and cultural topics specific to Aotearoa. Find out how New Zealanders understand their identity—looking at themes that span New Zealand's literary, oral, and written histories.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Dalhousie University4,1(60)

Halifax, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

Political Science

Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science programme is supportive and flexible and will unlock your political science potential while fostering close mentorship and renowned research institutes. With this course, you’ll be well equipped for a career in academia, civil service, communications and public relations, law, non-governmental organizations, and more.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

5 years$3,373/yr

Lancaster University4,3(66)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Geography

This Geography course from Lancaster University offers great strength of LEC is its ability to share expertise and ideas from many disciplines in order to provide a flexible approach, which is so important in the dynamic, rapidly developing discipline of environmental science.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)

London, United Kingdom

Refugee Law Initiative

As a student of this Refugee Law Initiative programme from School of Advanced Study, University of London you'll be at a national focal point for producing and promoting cutting edge research in these fields.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$23,203/yr

University of Canterbury3,9(26)

Christchurch, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide

European Studies

The European Studies programme at University of Canterbury is focused around the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE), which provides unique training and development opportunities for postgraduate students seeking careers in trade, foreign affairs, and policy.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$4,857/yr

Sheffield Hallam University4,3(80)

Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide

Politics

The Politics research at Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$24,761/yr

School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)

London, United Kingdom

Latin American and Caribbean Studies

This Latin American and Caribbean Studies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$23,203/yr

University of Birmingham4,3(48)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

African Studies and Anthropology

Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora. Learn more at the African Studies and Anthropology programme from University of Birmingham.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$31,137/yr

Sheffield Hallam University4,3(80)

Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology research delivered by Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$11,801/yr

Cardiff University4,6(163)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Social and Public Policy

The professional doctorate in Social and Public Policy, from Cardiff University, is aimed at managers and a wide range of practitioners who are experienced and who are working at senior and middle levels of their professions and organisations. It offers the opportunity to examine contemporary leading theories and research evidence, and to apply these within the professional context.

Ph. D. Part-time On-campus

5 years$3,332/yr

University of Southampton4,4(96)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

Tackle social, health and educational challenges by making an important contribution to the study of the brain and behaviour. Psychology students at University of Southampton join our tight-knit and diverse research community from all over the world.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$36,342/yr

University of Bristol4,3(96)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychological Science

Studying human behaviour in the School of Psychological Science will give you the opportunity to be part of a vibrant postgraduate community and a world-class research department with more than 30 internationally recognised academic staff. University of Bristol offers the Psychological Science programme.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$36,608/yr