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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,3(11)
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
School for International Training
Online 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 Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology
This Sociology degree at the University of Bristol provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise by studying a sociological issue in an interdisciplinary school. You will study with internationally renowned sociologists in a dynamic and supportive research environment.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,521/yr
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management4,0(27)
Lisbon, Portugal Top 10% in Worldwide Applied Mathematics for Economics and Management
This Applied Mathematics for Economics and Management course from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management prepares students to carry out research work worthy of publication in scientific journals with a peer-review system
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$4,495/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide German
Staff and postgraduate students in the Department of German pursue research across a diverse and dynamic spectrum of German studies, covering many aspects of language, linguistics, literature, culture, history, and translation, from the early modern period to the present day. University of Bristol offers the German programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,521/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Women's Studies
The Women's Studies PhD programme from University of York provides an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,171/yr
University of Surrey4,4(64)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Politics
In the Politics programme offered at the University of Surrey students have the opportunity to work closely with their supervisor and other members of the academic community, in an active research environment.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$29,386/yr
University of East Anglia4,5(32)
Norwich, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Economics
During the first year of the PhD in Economics at University of East Anglia, students attend a number of compulsory core modules and to start working on their research.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,768/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Economics
Within this Economics PhD programme from University of York you’ll join a department of renowned scholars, who apply their research expertise to all core and related fields of economics. At York, our research degrees provide you with thorough training in research-focused economics.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$34,171/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Urban and Regional Planning
Learn how to shape and improve cities, towns, and regions. Develop the expertise to make our urban and rural environments more functional, sustainable, and appealing with the PhD in Urban and Regional Planning degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Dundee4,1(73)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Politics and International Relations
Politics and Politics and International Relations academics at the University of Dundee have particular strength in international politics and are part of the wider School of Social Sciences.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,545/yr
University of Southampton4,4(94)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Politics and International Relations
In the Politics and International Relations programme from University of Southampton we supervise research across a range of areas, from political science and philosophy to public policy and global politics. Join a tight knit group of scholars exploring the latest events, theories, systems and policies shaping our world.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$27,094/yr
Brunel University of London4,0(131)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Politics and History
Politics and History at Brunel University of London has established a substantial body of cutting-edge research across broad themes such as modern and contemporary history with special focus on the rise and fall of empires, regimes, nations and states; and war and conflict including military history from the ancient to the modern period, counterinsurgency, peace-building, and border conflict.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,499/yr
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH)4,3(71)
Vilnius, Lithuania Top 20% in Worldwide Risk-Based Approach in Crisis Communication (Communication and Information)
The Risk-Based Approach in Crisis Communication (Communication and Information) doctoral candidate position is available in Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Creative Communication at VILNIUS TECH. Applicants interested in other research topics related to crisis communication, are also welcome to apply.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$14,249/yr
Corvinus University of Budapest4,0(85)
Budapest, Hungary Sociology
The Sociology programme at the Corvinus University of Budapest aims to assist motivated students to carry out problem-oriented, theoretically grounded and methodologically sound empirical social research.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,990/yr
Lancaster University4,3(65)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Health Economics and Policy
The Health Economics and Policy course from Lancaster University meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into health economics theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.
Ph.D. Part-time Blended
4 years$16,391/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Health Economics
The Health Economics PhD course from University of York is an innovative programme within an active and stimulating research environment that will provide you with a thorough training in economics for researchers, with a structured pathway to undertaking your doctoral research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,171/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Archaeology
Throughout this Archaeology programme from University of Birmingham you will join an active department and research community conducting work across the globe.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,529/yr
London Metropolitan University4,2(108)
Online Top 20% in Worldwide Crime, Policy and Security
This Crime, Policy and Security phd course at London Metropolitan University make a difference to the criminal justice, national and international security sectors, while having the opportunity to enhance your career.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$1,779/module
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Linguistics and Communication
Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with this Linguistics and Communication programme from University of Birmingham.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,529/yr