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3.6k 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$16,082/yr
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
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
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem3,8(19)
Jerusalem, Israel Top 1% in Worldwide Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing
Over the course of your Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem studies, you’ll learn computational neuroscience and its application in understanding how the nervous system orchestrates disparate functions including perception and action, learning and memory, thought and creativity.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsFree
School for International Training4,0(1)
Online 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
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 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
Brunel University of London4,0(137)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Anthropology
Find out about our research in Anthropology at the Brunel University of London. PhD students come to Brunel from diverse cultural backgrounds and belong to a genuinely international anthropology department.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,380/yr
SOAS University of London4,2(39)
London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide History of Art and Archaeology
Undertaking this History of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of London is an intense and personally rewarding experience.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,393/yr
Cardiff University4,5(161)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Economics
In line with our Public Value ethos, the PhD in Economics degree offered by Cardiff University, is a programme designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to research current and important problems and phenomena facing our economy and society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$35,835/yr
University of Dundee4,1(69)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Rethinking the concept of life. A dialogue with non-Western perspectives
In this Rethinking the concept of life. A dialogue with non-Western perspectives project at University of Dundee we want to investigate the metaphysical concept of life, as explored in philosophies of (neo-)vitalism, Lebensphilosophie or the phenomenological tradition, from distinctly non-Western perspectives.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,446/yr
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology3,9(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 0.5% in Worldwide Social Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Social Science doctoral programme is designed to prepare students for careers in academia, policy research or consultancy related to the affairs of society, polity or the economy.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,680/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(58)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide 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$30,708/yr
Cardiff University4,5(161)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Languages and Translation Studies
Languages and Translation Studies programme from Cardiff University aims to offer knowledge and expertise in subject-specific and generic skills, qualifying you for both academic and non-academic positions in a variety of organisations.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,835/yr
University of Chester4,4(67)
Chester, United Kingdom Social and Political Science
The Social and Political Science programme is offered at the University of Chester and it draws on interdisciplinary perspectives to inform both the teaching and research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$20,974/yr
Bangor University4,3(72)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% 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$26,172/yr
Eastern Mediterranean University4,1(165)
Famagusta, Northern Cyprus Top 4% in Worldwide International Relations
The International Relations course offered at Eastern Mediterranean University develops candidates’ skills in international political analysis and prepares them for an academic career through a focus on research skills and professional socialization into the International Relations (IR) discipline.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$3,765/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(58)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide International Development
The International Development programme at University of Birmingham offers you the opportunity engage in original research guided by leading academics supporting you with personalised training within a top-ranked, research-focused environment and vibrant research community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$30,708/yr
Queen Mary University of London4,1(120)
London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Geography
Geography at Queen Mary University of London offers a wide range of opportunities for those wishing to embark on a programme of doctoral research in human or physical geography.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,936/yr
University of Bristol4,3(94)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% 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$29,393/yr