265 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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.
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.
Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology - Gender and Women's Studies 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.
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.
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.
Anthropology - Neotropical Environment
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Anthropology - Neotropical Environment offered by the Department of Anthropology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes challenging and specialized learning opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
Geography - Water
Exceptional students at University of Waterloo may be allowed to enter the Geography - Water PhD program directly from the Master's program.
Social and Political Thought
A truly interdisciplinary approach, this Social and Political Thought program at York University aims to integrate intellectual interests common to the humanities and social sciences.
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.