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3.5k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
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$15,896/yr
School for International Training4,0(1)
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
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,3(43)
Online Top 8% 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)4,3(43)
Online Top 8% 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
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,3(43)
Online Top 8% 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)4,3(43)
Online Top 8% 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
SOAS University of London4,1(37)
London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Japanese and Korean Studies
The Japanese and Korean Studies programme from SOAS University of London is based on literary, documentary, and archive material available at SOAS and also gathered during fieldwork in Japan and Korea.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,416/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(74)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Forensic Psychology
Expand on your degree and take your skills and knowledge to the next level with advanced study in PhD in Forensic Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology3,8(11)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide Public Policy
The Doctor of Philosophy Programme from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provide rigorous training in public policy research to academically outstanding students aspiring to pursue a career in policy research and teaching.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,676/yr
University of York4,2(130)
York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Human Geography and Environment
This Human Geography and Environment PhD programme is offered by University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$34,049/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(51)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Politics and International Studies
This Politics and International Studies PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,117/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(74)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Public Policy
Expand your expertise in Public Policy and enhance your ability to analyse and influence how effective policy decisions are made with a PhD at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(75)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Regional Economic and Social Research
You will be part of the University's community of researchers, with the opportunity to attend and/or contribute to a range of discipline, college and University-wide presentations, training and conferences. We offer a Regional Economic and Social Research programme delivered by Sheffield Hallam University.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$24,982/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(53)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide 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$31,416/yr
University of Leicester4,2(86)
Leicester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Criminology
Criminology at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$24,176/yr
Lancaster University4,2(61)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Psychology
A PhD degree in Psychology at the Lancaster University - Management School consists of an extensive and coherent research programme, typically involving three to four years of full-time study.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(74)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Humanities and Social Science
The PhD in Humanities and Social Science program from Victoria University of Wellington involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Vaasa4,4(18)
Vaasa, Finland Top 8% in Worldwide The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme
The University of Vaasa Doctoral Programme from the The Graduate School of the University of Vaasa is interdisciplinary and its aim is to train high-level experts and independent researchers to positions, especially in the public sector, but also in the private sector and for other actors in society.
Doctorate Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Surrey4,4(66)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Sociology
Boasting an international reputation and a thriving academic environment, the Sociology programme of the University of Surrey supervises PhDs in a wide range of subjects across sociology, criminology, digital media and communications and related areas.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,280/yr
Bangor University4,3(72)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Ageing and Dementia Studies
The PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies programme at Bangor University is embedded in the ‘Ageing & Dementia@Bangor’/DSDC which has a particular focus on resilience and the importance of evaluating and developing health and social care in ageing as well as dementia.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,206/yr