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109 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in Sweden

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Chalmers University of Technology3,7(25)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Communication and Learning in STEM

Are you interested in deepening the understanding of learning processes, interaction, and communication within higher education and the knowledge and information society, specifically regarding Engineering and natural sciences ? Then you should apply to the Communication and Learning in STEM programme from Chalmers University of Technology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Umea University4,4(29)
Umeå, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Department of Political Science at the Umea University offers a PhD in political science.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(67)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Learning, Communication and IT

The Learning, Communication and IT area at the University of Gothenburg covers how IT changes the conditions for and creates opportunities for learning and communication in different contexts such as school, work life and leisure. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(67)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Economics

Economics PhD students at the University of Gothenburg are taught and supervised by professors in a wide range of fields, including: labor economics, environmental economics, behavioral economics, development economics, finance, econometrics, and micro theory.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(125)
Visby, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

Research at the Department of Sociology at Uppsala University covers a broad range of areas and approaches. This variety in theoretical and methodological perspectives has helped to produce a vivid and creative research environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Linköping University4,2(38)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Gender Studies

Our Gender Studies research at Linköping University is wide-ranging, stemming from questions about identity and difference, nature and culture, and politics and the body.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Stockholm University3,9(95)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Physical Geography

Physical Geography at Stockholm University is a wide-ranging scientific field dealing with the diverse physical and biological features of Earth, their characteristics, processes, patterns and interactions with humans.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(67)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology and Work Science

The Department of Sociology and Work Science at the University of Gothenburg is comprised of a multidisciplinary team conducting research within sociology, criminology, work science, and science and technology studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(125)
Visby, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

German

Our research in German at Uppsala University includes linguistics, literary studies as well as linguistic and culture didactics. The connection between the areas is strengthened through clear cultural and cultural analytic elements in the research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(67)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Slavic Languages

The objective of doctoral education in Slavic Languages at the University of Gothenburg is partly to provide in-depth knowledge within the respective language area and partly to provide the skills in research methodology that are required in order to carry out a major research task and report the results in a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Stockholm University3,9(95)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures

The doctoral programme in Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at Stockholm University consists of regionally focused multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary area studies with focus on one or several of the language and culture areas of the Middle East and North Africa.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Linköping University4,2(38)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Ethnic and Migration Studies

The postgraduate education program in Ethnic and Migration Studies at Linköping University focuses on issues of international migration and ethnic relations, both from a Swedish and a global perspective

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(67)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

German

The objective of doctoral education in German at the University of Gothenburg is partly to provide in-depth knowledge within the respective language area and partly to provide the skills in research methodology that are required in order to carry out a major research task and report the results in a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Linköping University4,2(38)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology - Working Life

Work plays a central role in most people's lives and is therefore an important area of sociological research. This Sociology - Working Life programme is offered at Linköping University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Umea University4,4(29)
Umeå, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Archaeology

Doctoral education in Archaeology at Umea University involves four years of full-time study, which includes a number of courses and a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(67)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Peace and Development Research

The PhD Programme in Peace and Development Research at the University of Gothenburg aims to develop knowledge and skills that enable independent and professional research, and to contribute to the research field through a doctoral dissertation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(125)
Visby, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Peace and Conflict Research

The primary goal of at the Department of Peace and Conflict Research at Uppsala University is to understand the causes and dynamics of peace and conflict.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Chalmers University of Technology3,7(25)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Technology Management and Economics

Do you want to study a doctoral program that is interdisciplinary and where you as a doctoral student address issues that are relevant to both academia and industry? Then you should apply to the graduate school Technology Management and Economics at Chalmers University of Technology which includes both economic, organizational and social aspects of technology and technology use.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Linköping University4,2(38)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

Psychology at Linköping University deals with the scientific study of people's perceptions, experiences and behaviours, and psychological research can be conducted in both naturalistic and experimental situations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Luleå University of Technology4,3(19)
Luleå, Sweden Top 5% in Worldwide

Human Work Science

Human Work Science at Luleå University of Technology includes research on work environment, technology and production systems, work organization, and/or other social processes from humans’ conditions and needs in order to create safe and attractive work and socially sustainable development in working life, industry and society.

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

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