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265 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in Canada
Royal Roads University4,3(4)
Victoria, Canada Social Sciences
This Social Sciences course from the Royal Roads University hybrid doctoral programme combines the rigour of research in a traditional PhD with applied, professional relevancy.
Doctorate Full-time Blended
4 years$16,063/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% 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$3,416/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Social Anthropology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Social Anthropology programme offers you the chance to take advantage of faculty expertise and interest in three designated areas of departmental concentration. Many of the PhD students secure scholarships and pursue careers in academia, research, policy, and the non-profit sector.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,416/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Sociology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology is a selective and collegial programme. Many of the PhD students secure scholarships and pursue careers in academia, research, policy, and the non-profit sector.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,416/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Psychology and Neuroscience
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and Neuroscience programme emphasizes research and independent critical thinking, undertaken with the guidance of thesis supervisors conducting world-class research in the field. Earning a PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience from Dalhousie opens doors to a world of exciting career possibilities.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$5,065/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide English
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in English programme explores an area of academic research and literary, social, and cultural history. Many graduates hold tenured or tenure-stream university appointments, others have found successful careers in publishing, college teaching, immigration education, digital humanities, information technology, and academic administration.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,416/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Economics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Economics programme offers you the opportunity to gain a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods in applied fields of economics. Dalhousie University's economics graduates work with universities, government agencies and the private sector.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$5,065/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide French
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in French programme offers you the opportunity to specialize in French literature, linguistics or francophone culture. A PhD degree opens the doors toward careers in universities and research centres nationally and internationally, and in information technologies and communications.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,416/yr
Saint Mary's University4,4(26)
Halifax, Canada Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at Saint Mary's University emphasizes the scientific study of work through research, course work, and applied experiences. Our PhD students build expertise through independent research projects, a dissertation and active engagement in the field through departmental activities and conferences.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$10,491/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Geography
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography offered by the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,361/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide East Asian Studies (Ad Hoc)
The Ph.D. East Asian Studies (Ad Hoc) program at McGill University requires a thesis that engages with current theoretical and methodological issues and uses both primary and secondary sources in East Asian languages.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,361/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Educational Studies - Gender and Women's Studies
The Ph.D. in Educational Studies - Gender and Women's Studies at McGill University provides an integrative perspective on education by drawing on a range of related disciplines and research orientations.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,361/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Geography - Environment
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography - Environment offered by the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Science at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,361/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Religious Studies - Gender and Women's Studies
The program at McGill University may also be taken as a Religious Studies - Gender and Women's Studies option where students focus on gender-related issues and feminist research and methodologies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,361/yr
University of Waterloo4,0(95)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology
University of Waterloo’s Sociology Department provides a supportive, friendly, and intellectually vibrant environment to cultivate a sociological analysis of the most pressing issues confronting societies today.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,624/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(211)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Women and Children's Health Sciences
The goal of the graduate program in Women and Children's Health Sciences at University of British Columbia is to provide students with a broad knowledge of research in women+ and children’s health sciences including biomedical, clinical, health services, and populations.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,098/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(211)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Educational Leadership and Policy
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy at University of British Columbia provides advanced preparation for education practitioners with leadership and policy responsibilities in both formal and nonformal settings.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsTuition not available
University of British Columbia4,2(211)
Vancouver, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology
The Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology Program at University of British Columbia is dedicated to advancing the science and practice of measurement, program evaluation, and research methodology in the social and behavioral sciences (e.g., Psychology, Education, Quality of Life Studies, Health Studies).
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,240/yr
University of Waterloo4,0(95)
Waterloo, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology - Co-op
University of Waterloo’s Sociology - Co-op degree provides a supportive, friendly, and intellectually vibrant environment to cultivate a sociological analysis of the most pressing issues confronting societies today.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,624/yr
McGill University4,4(100)
Montréal, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide Political Science
The PhD in Political Science offered by the Department of Political Science in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes demanding and intellectually stimulating learning opportunities.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,361/yr