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3.5k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,3(12)
Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 9.2% 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
Royal Roads University4,0(5)
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$15,982/yr
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(45)
Online Top 24.3% in Worldwide Society, Technology and Culture
The Society, Technology and Culture doctoral programme from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) provides tools for analysing the complex relationships between technology and society, understanding and contributing to improving the key challenges that define contemporary societies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 yearsTuition not available
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(45)
Online Top 24.3% in Worldwide Humanities and Communication
The doctoral programme in Humanities and Communication from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) trains students to research the social change phenomena that can be found in social practice and ideology.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 yearsTuition not available
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(45)
Online Top 24.3% in Worldwide Health and Psychology
There is an obvious need for research training in the health and psychology field from a multidisciplinary perspective; with the Health and Psychology doctoral programme, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) aim to answer this need.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 yearsTuition not available
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(45)
Online Top 24.3% in Worldwide Law, Politics and Economics
This Law, Politics and Economics doctoral programme from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) aims to train professionals and researchers with a global, interdisciplinary and critical perspective to address and work on problems arising in the fields of law, criminology, economics and political science.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 yearsTuition not available
Bangor University4,4(86)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 7.7% in Worldwide Hispanic Studies
The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Hispanic, Catalan or Galician Studies. The Hispanic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$26,110/yr
SOAS University of London4,1(36)
London, United Kingdom Top 12.7% in Worldwide Politics and International Studies
The Politics and International Studies programme from SOAS University of London will train students to design, research and write a successful doctoral thesis.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$31,318/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 5.2% in Worldwide PhD in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
Get advanced training in the scientific study of cognition, brain, and behaviour to prepare for a future in psychology and neuroscience research with the PhD in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience degree from Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Bangor University4,4(86)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 7.7% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
The School provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate training. The emphasis is on small groups, close working relationships between students and supervisors, and development towards full professional participation in the subject area. The Criminology and Criminal Justice programme is offered at Bangor University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$24,771/yr
Curtin University4,2(65)
Perth, Australia Top 2.7% in Worldwide Media, Culture and Creative Arts
Your Media, Culture and Creative Arts research at Curtin University will use an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,921/yr
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(81)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 15.4% in Worldwide Politics
The Politics research at Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$24,905/yr
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(81)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 15.4% in Worldwide Psychology
The Psychology programme from Sheffield Hallam University is a period of intensive, supervised study where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$24,905/yr
Eötvös Loránd University4,2(191)
Budapest, Hungary Top 7.3% in Worldwide Sociology
The aim of this Sociology programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to ensure the existence of a new generation of scholars dedicated to the social sciences, and especially sociology, and to prepare them thoroughly for the acquisition of the doctoral degree and for independent academic research and teaching at the postgraduate academic level.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,017/yr
University of Bristol4,3(96)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Global Challenges and Transformations
Conduct advanced research on global challenges and transformations in an innovative interdisciplinary school with the Global Challenges and Transformations programme at University of Bristol.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,323/yr
University of Bristol4,3(96)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Politics
This Politics programme from University of Bristol provides an opportunity to conduct advanced political research in an interdisciplinary school.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,323/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 5.2% in Worldwide PhD in New Zealand Studies
PhD in New Zealand Studies at Victoria University of Wellington focuses on historical and cultural topics specific to Aotearoa. Find out how New Zealanders understand their identity—looking at themes that span New Zealand's literary, oral, and written histories.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
BI Norwegian Business School4,3(16)
Oslo, Norway Communication
The PhD specialisation in Communication at BI Norwegian Business School trains scholars to create impactful research at the interface between business and society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Bristol4,3(96)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Geographical Sciences (Human Geography)
The Geographical Sciences (Human Geography) programme from University of Bristol is international and interdisciplinary and offers an exceptional academic environment for postgraduate research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,323/yr