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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
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
SOAS University of London4,1(41)
London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide South Asian Studies
The South Asian Studies programme from SOAS University of London has an international reputation for excellence in the field of South Asian studies earned by the world leading research undertaken.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,638/yr
University of Bristol4,3(99)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide English Literature
Research in the Department of English brings the core values of our discipline - textual scholarship, critical and theoretical analysis, and contextual knowledge - to the dynamic and changing field of English literary studies. University of Bristol offers the English Literature programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,622/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(62)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Public Administration and Policy
The Public Administration and Policy programme from University of Birmingham offers you the chance to conduct pioneering research, develop essential skills, and thrive in a supportive academic community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$30,948/yr
Maynooth University4,2(58)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology programme from Maynooth University aims to ensure that students will make a contribution to the advancement of knowledge in sociology.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$16,407/yr
University of Surrey4,4(71)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Literary and Cultural Studies
Here at the University of Surrey while studying the Literary and Cultural Studies, you’ll join a cosmopolitan, multilingual and multicultural community of students and scholars.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$28,405/yr
University of Brighton4,1(52)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Politics
The University of Brighton welcomes applicants for a PhD in Politics, one of its major academic strengths. You will work within a thriving and supportive academic environment, with membership of one or more of our specialist centres.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,169/yr
Dalhousie University4,0(59)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Sociology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology is a selective and collegial programme. Many of the PhD students secure scholarships and pursue careers in academia, research, policy, and the non-profit sector.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,477/yr
Cardiff University4,5(163)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Psychology
Cardiff University provide an excellent environment for research in Psychology with guidance from acclaimed .
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$36,115/yr
University of Reading4,2(33)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Politics and International Relations
At the University of Reading, we have expert PhD supervisors in many areas of Politics and International Relations.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,743/yr
Newcastle University4,2(92)
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Media and Cultural Studies
Throughout this Media and Cultural Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll gain access to a wide range of professional and academic opportunities including regional, national and global links with creative and cultural industries.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,004/yr
Dalhousie University4,0(59)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Psychology and Neuroscience
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and Neuroscience programme emphasizes research and independent critical thinking, undertaken with the guidance of thesis supervisors conducting world-class research in the field. Earning a PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience from Dalhousie opens doors to a world of exciting career possibilities.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$5,156/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(57)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Sociology
A PhD is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Sociology programme at 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$25,294/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(62)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide German Studies (Social Sciences)
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the German Studies (Social Sciences) degree at the University of Birmingham and undertake your own research project in German studies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$30,569/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(57)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Geography
This Geography 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$25,294/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Economics
Economic Studies (School of Business), has a reputation for research excellence, having hosted talented academics including the 1991 Economics Nobel Prize winner – Ronald Coase. This programme is offered at the University of Dundee.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,677/yr
Maynooth University4,2(58)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide German
The German programme from Maynooth University offers research opportunities relating to all German-speaking countries and, uniquely, relating to theoretical and applied linguistics as well as the theory and practice of Teaching German as a Foreign Language.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$16,407/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(62)
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$31,638/yr
University of Nicosia4,1(163)
Nicosia, Cyprus Top 8% in Worldwide International Relations and European Studies
The International Relations and European Studies PhD programme from University of Nicosia aims at the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of the disciple of IR (in the wider reading of the discipline), through original research and critical thinking.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,906/yr