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3.5k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
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 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
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
School for International Training4,0(1)
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
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$15,733/yr
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
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
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(75)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Humanities and Social Science
The PhD in Humanities and Social Science program from Victoria University of Wellington involves original and sustained research, mentored by an academic supervisor. It’s an opportunity to make new discoveries, address some of the big issues of our time, challenge yourself, and develop a mix of transferable and specialised skills.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of York4,2(132)
York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Human Geography and Environment
This Human Geography and Environment PhD programme is offered by University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$33,599/yr
VILNIUS TECH4,3(65)
Vilnius, Lithuania Top 6% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$14,481/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(55)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Geography (Urban and Regional Studies)
This Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) programme from University of Birmingham is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$30,325/yr
University of Canterbury4,0(25)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide Industrial and Organisational Psychology
The Industrial and Organisational Psychology degree at University of Canterbury applies psychological theories and principles to understand individual attitudes and behaviours in the workplace, and how these attitudes, behaviours, and performance can be improved through hiring practices, training programs, leadership, and management systems.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,841/yr
SOAS University of London4,2(39)
London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Global Studies
The specific focus of this Global Studies programme from SOAS University of London is twofold: thematically, the programme addresses the analysis of contemporary globalisation processes and of the political, economic, social and cultural relationships and structures that define and shape these processes.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,001/yr
Lancaster University4,2(66)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Languages and Cultures
This Languages and Cultures course from Lancaster University warmly welcome enquiries from appropriately qualified applicants who are keen to register for Languages and Cultures doctoral research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Maynooth University4,2(50)
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$15,988/yr
Curtin University4,2(70)
Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,038/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(55)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Linguistics and Communication
Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with this Linguistics and Communication programme from University of Birmingham.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,001/yr
University of Leicester4,2(89)
Leicester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Physical Geography and GIS
The School of Geography at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Geography and GIS.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,141/yr
University of Surrey4,4(69)
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$28,894/yr
University of Bristol4,3(94)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Italian
The Department of Italian has a strong commitment to excellence in both teaching and research. University of Bristol offers the Italian programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
1 year$29,026/yr