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3.5k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Risk-Based Approach in Crisis Communication (Communication and Information)
The Risk-Based Approach in Crisis Communication (Communication and Information) doctoral candidate position is available in Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Creative Communication at VILNIUS TECH. Applicants interested in other research topics related to crisis communication, are also welcome to apply.

Journalism and Communications
This Journalism and Communications degree from University of Gloucestershire offers research a topic of your choice or work on an extended creative project.

Anthropology and Sociology
A majority of our Anthropology and Sociology PhD graduates at SOAS University of London have embarked on an academic career, taking up lectureships in universities in the UK as well as abroad, or pursuing further their interests through post-doctoral fellowships and other research-based posts.

Development Economics
The Development Economics programme offered at SOAS University of London is a research degree offered by the Department of Economics, and is also part of the PhD pathway, 'International Development', within the Bloomsbury Doctoral Training Partnership.

Near and Middle Eastern Studies
The Near and Middle Eastern Studies programme from SOAS University of London provides training in research methods and the study of the Near and Middle East, an interdisciplinary subject area, with research undertaken in the School of Languages, Cultures and linguistics at SOAS.

Social Statistics
This Social Statisticscourse from Lancaster University is suitable for a range of purposes, notably: social science graduates interested in quantitative empirical work and statistics graduates wishing to develop applicable expertise in social statistics.

PhD in Forensic Psychology
Expand on your degree and take your skills and knowledge to the next level with advanced study in PhD in Forensic Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington.

Social Statistics and Demography
We offer a Social Statistics and Demography degree at the University of Southampton. Join a community of researchers tackling today’s biggest challenges, such as helping to improve maternal health in India or improving access to water. We are known for our expertise and the application of cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative methods.

French
The Department of French is committed to research innovation and excellence in major aspects of French Studies. University of Bristol offers the French programme.

Applied Mathematics for Economics and Management
This Applied Mathematics for Economics and Management course from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management prepares students to carry out research work worthy of publication in scientific journals with a peer-review system

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.

Communication and Media
The Communication and Media programme offered at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills which can set you up for a range of careers.

European Politics and Area Studies
European Politics and Area Studies from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).