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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,3(12)
Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 10% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,010/yr
School for International Training
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
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Public Policy
Expand your expertise in Public Policy and enhance your ability to analyse and influence how effective policy decisions are made with a PhD at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Central European University (CEU)4,4(29)
Vienna, Austria Political Science - Comparative Politics
The PhD program in Political Science - Comparative Politics at Central European University (CEU) supports political science scholars in developing subject matter expertise and a broad set of skills critical to securing work placement in the international academic job market.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$16,828/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Politics
This Politics programme from University of Bristol provides an opportunity to conduct advanced political research in an interdisciplinary school.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,298/yr
Lancaster University4,3(66)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide English Literature
Throughout this English Literature course from Lancaster University you will develop your own scholarly, theoretical, critical, or even critical-creative, voice through one-to-one support from widely published scholars and critics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,261/yr
Lancaster University4,3(66)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Criminology
The Criminology course from Lancaster University in a wide range of criminological topics. For students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management4,0(27)
Lisbon, Portugal Top 10% in Worldwide Economics
This Economics PhD course's from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management main aim is to provide advanced education in preparation for a position in a profession that demands a high level of technical and scientific qualification.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$4,488/yr
Newcastle University4,2(80)
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Sociology
Within this Sociology PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll advance the discipline and engage critically with pressing social issues on our PhD in Sociology programmes.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,643/yr
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology3,8(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 2% in Worldwide Public Policy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Public Policy from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provides rigorous training in public policy research to academically outstanding students aspiring to pursue a career in policy research and teaching.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$6,312/yr
Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH)4,3(71)
Vilnius, Lithuania Top 20% in Worldwide Elements of National Identity in External Communication in the Context of Digital Transformation and Globalization
The Elements of National Identity in External Communication in the Context of Digital Transformation and Globalization doctoral candidate position from VILNIUS TECH is available in Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Entertainment Industries. Applicants interested in other research topics related to national identity in communication, are also welcome to apply.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$14,225/yr
Curtin University4,2(62)
Perth, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy - Aboriginal Studies
Undertake meaningful research in the Doctor of Philosophy - Aboriginal Studies from Curtin University grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Brunel University of London4,0(131)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Politics and History
Politics and History at Brunel University of London has established a substantial body of cutting-edge research across broad themes such as modern and contemporary history with special focus on the rise and fall of empires, regimes, nations and states; and war and conflict including military history from the ancient to the modern period, counterinsurgency, peace-building, and border conflict.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,292/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery
Enhance your Bachelor’s degree and gain an advanced understanding of national health systems and policy. We offer a PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Maynooth University4,1(52)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in Worldwide Spanish and Latin American Studies
The Spanish and Latin American Studies programme from Maynooth University will introduce students to academic communication and educate them in the same through active participation and presentation at departmental graduate symposia, at research conferences nationally and internationally.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$15,706/yr
School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)
London, United Kingdom Commonwealth Studies
This Commonwealth Studies degree from School of Advanced Study, University of London offers a unique scholarly environment in which to pursue doctoral research, particularly in the areas of human rights, globalisation and development, politics, and Commonwealth history.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$23,318/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide German
Staff and postgraduate students in the Department of German pursue research across a diverse and dynamic spectrum of German studies, covering many aspects of language, linguistics, literature, culture, history, and translation, from the early modern period to the present day. University of Bristol offers the German programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,298/yr
SOAS University of London4,1(33)
London, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies
The Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies programme offered at SOAS University of London welcomes applications from students wishing to undertake research in the disciplines of Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies and Postcolonial Studies.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,292/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Workplace Health and Safety
Become a leader in the growing Workplace Health and Safety sector by undertaking a specialist qualification PhD at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Southampton4,4(96)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$26,890/yr