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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$15,865/yr
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 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 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
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
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
Lancaster University4,2(68)
Online Top 1% in Worldwide Mental Health
The Mental Health course from Lancaster University meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into mental health theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills whilst fulfilling their existing responsibilities.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 yearsTuition not available
Maynooth University4,2(52)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide Geocomputation
This Geocomputation programme at the Maynooth University helps you enhance advanced specialist knowledge in Geocomputation alongside transferable and generic skills.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$16,111/yr
Dalhousie University4,0(58)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide English
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in English programme explores an area of academic research and literary, social, and cultural history. Many graduates hold tenured or tenure-stream university appointments, others have found successful careers in publishing, college teaching, immigration education, digital humanities, information technology, and academic administration.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,374/yr
London South Bank University4,0(56)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Psychology
A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. As a research student you'll become part of our thriving academic community. Join the Psychology programme at London South Bank University.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$23,411/yr
Universidade de Aveiro4,5(329)
Aveiro, Portugal Top 2% in Worldwide Business and Economics
The recently created Doctoral Programme in Business and Economics of Universidade de Aveiro, with three branches of specialization - Economics, Management and Finance - responds to the requests of researchers and graduates to continue their doctoral studies in these areas of knowledge.
Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$2,676/yr
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management4,0(28)
Lisbon, Portugal Top 3% in Worldwide Development Studies
The Development Studies programme from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management aims to provide high quality training and produce original research in the area of Development Studies, a field of interdisciplinary research of the process of economic, social and political changes in modern societies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
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$27,934/yr
Corvinus University of Budapest4,0(89)
Budapest, Hungary Communication Science
The main goal of the Communication Science programme offered at Corvinus University of Budapest is to prepare students for individual research on both theoretical and applied aspects of communication, understood in a broad sense.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$9,206/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$23,185/yr
Cardiff University4,5(161)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% 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$35,516/yr
Cardiff University4,5(161)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Welsh
The Welsh Programme offered at Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in language planning, media, government, teaching, management and research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,516/yr
SOAS University of London4,2(39)
London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide South East Asian Studies
The South East Asian Studies programme from SOAS University of London offers the widest coverage in Europe of research and teaching related to the languages and cultures of the principal countries of South East Asia.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,113/yr
University of York4,2(132)
York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Human Geography and Environment
The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. This Human Geography and Environment programme is offered by University of York.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,720/yr