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3.5k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
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
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
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 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
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
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
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$15,979/yr
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology3,8(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 1.2% 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$5,672/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(48)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 1.3% in Worldwide Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research)
The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research) from University of Birmingham provides postgraduate research opportunities across the full spectrum of the School’s research areas, including human geography and environmental health sciences.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$30,648/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 5.2% in Worldwide PhD in Geography
Deepen your knowledge of the relationships between people, place and the environment with postgraduate study in human PhD in Geography at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of York4,2(100)
York, United Kingdom Top 2.7% in Worldwide Environment and Politics
This Environment and Politics PhD programme from University of York involves interdisciplinary research that cuts across these two disciplines.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,956/yr
University of Reading4,1(30)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 3.9% in Worldwide International and Rural Development
At the University of Reading, they offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in International and Rural Development.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,134/yr
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management4,0(28)
Lisbon, Portugal Top 9.1% in Worldwide Economics
This Economics PhD course from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management main aim is to provide advanced education in preparation for a position in a profession that demands a high level of technical and scientific qualification.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$4,595/yr
European University Cyprus (EUC)3,9(42)
Nicosia, Cyprus Top 26.2% in Worldwide Psychology
The Psychology programme from European University Cyprus (EUC) is a program of study that provides the opportunity to candidates to carry out research in a field of Psychology, choosing among Clinical, Counseling, Developmental, Neuropsychology, School and Social Psychology.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$5,513/yr
University of Bristol4,3(96)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide East Asian Studies
The East Asian Studies degree from the University of Bristol will conduct advanced research on East Asia in an innovative interdisciplinary school. Study with internationally renowned sociology, politics and international relations scholars in a dynamic and supportive research environment.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,335/yr
Queen Mary University of London4,1(118)
London, United Kingdom Top 1.8% in Worldwide Politics and International Relations
The Department of Sociology, Politics and International Relations has a vibrant and growing PhD student community. We welcome applications in all fields of politics and international relations where we can offer expert supervision. Learn more at the Politics and International Relations programme from Queen Mary University of London.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,813/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(48)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 1.3% 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$31,331/yr
Cardiff University4,6(162)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 2.5% in Worldwide Politics and International Relations
Politics and International Relations at Cardiff University has achieved considerable success in national and global rankings and was deemed “excellent” by the Centre for Higher Education Development.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,765/yr
University of Chester4,3(63)
Online Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies
The DProf in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at the University of Chester recognises the achievements of practitioners in the disciplines of counselling and psychotherapy.
Ph. D. Part-time Online
4 yearsTuition not available
Brunel University of London4,0(136)
London, United Kingdom Top 5.9% 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$27,326/yr