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1.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences in Europe

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Doctorate in International Relations

Why a Doctorate in International Relations from the School for International Training?  Citizens around the world are witnessing major shifts in world order as new centers of power arise, populist movements grow, and political instability and conflict drive people across national borders.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$19,875/yr

Economics

This Economics PhD program from CEMFI prepares students for successful careers in universities and academic centers as well as in central banks and public and private sector institutions. Many years of successful placements, as well as the career paths of our graduates, speak to the value added of our PhD program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$7,691/yr

Anthropology and Archaeology

The Anthropology and Archaeology department at University of Bristol has an international 'four-field' approach, combining archaeology with evolutionary, social and linguistic anthropology. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,441/yr

Human Rights in Present-Day Political Communication (Communication and Information)

Open application for a doctoral candidate in Communication and Information. The doctoral candidate position is available in Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Creative Communication. Applicants interested in other research topics related to Human Rights, are also welcome to apply.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$14,506/yr

East Asian Studies

The East Asian Studies degree from the University of Bristol will conduct advanced research on East Asia in an innovative interdisciplinary school. Study with internationally renowned sociology, politics and international relations scholars in a dynamic and supportive research environment.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,441/yr

Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld

This Gender Inequality in the Contemporary Artworld project is offered at University of Dundee.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,495/yr

Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies

The Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies programme offered at SOAS University of London welcomes applications from students wishing to undertake research in the disciplines of Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies and Postcolonial Studies.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,445/yr

Comparative Literatures and Cultures

Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,441/yr

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

Semiosis - Semiotic Enhancement of Visual Communication for Improved Audience Engagement

How can Peircean semiotic theory facilitate this in visual communication’s primary audiences for mutual benefit? The Semiosis - Semiotic Enhancement of Visual Communication for Improved Audience Engagement programme is offered by the University of Dundee.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,495/yr

Political Theory

Political Theory from Cardiff University, is a research area 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$35,894/yr

Media and Cultural Studies

This Media and Cultural Studies course from Lancaster University offers a chance to develop your own knowledge and research in the ever changing world of media. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Political Theory

Political Theory 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$35,894/yr

Global Ethics

Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy from University of Birmingham. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,445/yr

Gender Studies

The Gender Studies course from Lancaster University gives you the opportunity to develop your own research skills and expertise as part of our vibrant cross-faculty community.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Archaeology

Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Archaeology  programme from Cardiff University. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,894/yr

Language, self, and society - Linguistic inequality and beyond

Our highly interdisciplinary Language, self, and society - Linguistic inequality and beyond project at University of Dundee attempts to address complex interwound relationships between language, individuals and societies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Language and Communication

The PhD in Language and Communication delivered at Cardiff University invites candidates to undertake substantial, detailed and focused research. The PhD programme empowers candidates both to produce innovative research and to develop themselves as independent and intellectually creative scholars.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,894/yr

Geography (Urban and Regional Studies)

This Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) programme from University of Birmingham is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$30,759/yr

Social Anthropology

Research social and cultural complexities around the world. Delve into areas of study that interest you, from religion and belief to inequality and marginalisation, activism and social transformation, gender and sexuality, or contemporary popular culture with the Social Anthropology degree at the University of Birmingham. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,445/yr

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