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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Russian Studies
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join an impactful Modern Languages department and undertake the Russian Studies degree at University of Birmingham.

African Studies
Join the African Studies programme at the University of Birmingham and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas.

History of Art and Archaeology
Undertaking this History of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of London is an intense and personally rewarding experience.

PhD in Spanish and Latin American Studies
Get an in-depth understanding of Spanish and Latin American culture, society and literature, and build your fluency in the Spanish language with the PhD in Spanish and Latin American Studies degree at Victoria University of Wellington.

Politics and International Relations
At the University of Reading, we have expert PhD supervisors in many areas of Politics and International Relations.

Sociology
This Sociology degree at the University of Bristol provides an opportunity to develop your own research expertise by studying a sociological issue in an interdisciplinary school. You will study with internationally renowned sociologists in a dynamic and supportive research environment.

English Studies
This English 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.

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.

Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.

Economics
In line with our Public Value ethos, the PhD in Economics degree offered by Cardiff University, is a programme designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to research current and important problems and phenomena facing our economy and society.

Economics
The Economics research programme from BI Norwegian Business School trains candidates to engage in high quality scientific research, making use of economic theory and state of the art econometric methods.

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.