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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
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,3(12)
Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 10% 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
University of Brighton4,2(55)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work
The Sociology and Social Policy and Social Work PhD from University of Brighton brings you to an established research environment rich in achievement and ambition with impactful social change at the heart of the knowledge exchange agenda.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,604/yr
Cardiff University4,6(163)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide English Literature
The PhD programme in English Literature degree delivered at Cardiff University offers the opportunity for postgraduate students to make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of study and to become part of a thriving, internationally-renowned research community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,543/yr
Maynooth University4,1(52)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in Worldwide Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies
The Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies programme from Maynooth University offers research opportunities for students with specific interest in the field of Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Studies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
$15,702/yr
Cardiff University4,6(163)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide International Relations and Globalisation
International Relations and Globalisation 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$35,543/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Chinese
Enrich your understanding of China’s ancient culture, literature and society, and enhance your command of the PhD in Chinese language at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Cardiff University4,6(163)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% 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$35,543/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% 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
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide Political Science
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science programme is supportive and flexible and will unlock your political science potential while fostering close mentorship and renowned research institutes. With this course, you’ll be well equipped for a career in academia, civil service, communications and public relations, law, non-governmental organizations, and more.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,373/yr
Hanken School of Economics4,5(14)
Vaasa, Finland +1Management and Organisation
The Management and Organisation PhD programme of Hanken School of Economics encourages ambitious aspiring scholars who are interested in doing research to consider applying for doctoral studies in M&O.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Lancaster University4,3(66)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide 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
University of Canterbury3,9(26)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide European Studies
The European Studies programme at University of Canterbury is focused around the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE), which provides unique training and development opportunities for postgraduate students seeking careers in trade, foreign affairs, and policy.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,857/yr
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(80)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 20% 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$24,761/yr
School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)
London, United Kingdom Refugee Law Initiative
As a student of this Refugee Law Initiative programme from School of Advanced Study, University of London you'll be at a national focal point for producing and promoting cutting edge research in these fields.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$23,203/yr
School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)
London, United Kingdom Latin American and Caribbean Studies
This Latin American and Caribbean Studies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London presents the opportunity to gain expertise in your area of interest while also honing a range of transferable skills.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$23,203/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(48)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide African Studies and Anthropology
Join an internationally renowned department of African Studies and Anthropology and conduct anthropological research with a focus on communities in Africa or the African diaspora. Learn more at the African Studies and Anthropology programme from University of Birmingham.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,137/yr
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(80)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology research delivered by Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$11,801/yr
Cardiff University4,6(163)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Social and Public Policy
The professional doctorate in Social and Public Policy, from Cardiff University, is aimed at managers and a wide range of practitioners who are experienced and who are working at senior and middle levels of their professions and organisations. It offers the opportunity to examine contemporary leading theories and research evidence, and to apply these within the professional context.
Ph. D. Part-time On-campus
5 years$3,332/yr
University of Southampton4,4(96)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Psychology
Tackle social, health and educational challenges by making an important contribution to the study of the brain and behaviour. Psychology students at University of Southampton join our tight-knit and diverse research community from all over the world.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$36,342/yr