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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
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
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$15,743/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 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
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
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
Cardiff University4,5(160)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Geography and Planning
The School of Geography and Planning is a leading international centre of excellence in teaching and research in spatial planning, human geography and urban design from Cardiff University, where you can study the Geography and Planning programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,379/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$4,865/yr
Universidade de Aveiro4,5(327)
Aveiro, Portugal Top 2% in Worldwide Territory, Risk and Public Policies
The Territory, Risk and Public Policies doctorate degree course is taught at Universidade de Aveiro.
Doctorate Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,139/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(54)
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$30,993/yr
University of Surrey4,4(68)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Politics
In the Politics programme offered at the University of Surrey students have the opportunity to work closely with their supervisor and other members of the academic community, in an active research environment.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$28,887/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
Bangor University4,3(72)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide German Studies
Bangor University offers the possibility for students to get a degree in German Studies. The university has a long tradition of excellent postgraduate student support.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$25,839/yr
VILNIUS TECH4,3(65)
Vilnius, Lithuania Top 6% in Worldwide Stories That Matter Identity, Legitimacy, and Moral Communication Across Digital and Institutional Worlds (Communication and Inf
Open application for a doctoral candidate in Communication and Information. Applicants interested in other research topics related to narrative and discourse approaches to communication (for example, discourse analysis, narrative analysis, pragmatics, interactional sociolinguistics, multimodal analysis) are also welcome to apply.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$14,208/yr
University of Bristol4,3(92)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,019/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$32,133/yr
Bangor University4,3(72)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Hispanic Studies
The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Hispanic, Catalan or Galician Studies. The Hispanic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$25,839/yr
Eastern Mediterranean University4,0(161)
Famagusta, Northern Cyprus Top 4% in Worldwide International Relations
The International Relations course offered at Eastern Mediterranean University develops candidates’ skills in international political analysis and prepares them for an academic career through a focus on research skills and professional socialization into the International Relations (IR) discipline.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$3,765/yr
University of Leicester4,2(87)
Leicester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Sociology
The students in Sociology programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$23,851/yr