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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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.

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.

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.

Doctorate in International Relations
Why a Doctorate in International Relations from the School for International Training? Citizens around the world are witnessing major shifts in world order as new centers of power arise, populist movements grow, and political instability and conflict drive people across national borders.

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.

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.

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.

Criminology
The Division of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Brunel University of London is made up of an exciting, diverse and intellectually curious community of researchers.

Social Anthropology
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Social Anthropology programme offers you the chance to take advantage of faculty expertise and interest in three designated areas of departmental concentration. Many of the PhD students secure scholarships and pursue careers in academia, research, policy, and the non-profit sector.

Psychology and Neuroscience
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and Neuroscience programme emphasizes research and independent critical thinking, undertaken with the guidance of thesis supervisors conducting world-class research in the field. Earning a PhD in Psychology and Neuroscience from Dalhousie opens doors to a world of exciting career possibilities.
Communication, Cultural and Media Studies
This Communication, Cultural and Media Studies PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

International Relations
The International Relations course from Lancaster University welcomes disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and post-disciplinary research proposals from those seeking to undertake MPhil or PhD research programme in International Relations course from Lancaster University

Psychology
Studying human behaviour in the School of Psychological Science will give you the opportunity to be part of a vibrant postgraduate community and a world-class research department with more than 30 internationally recognised academic staff. University of Bristol offers the Psychology programme.

Education and Social Justice (by thesis and coursework)
This Education and Social Justice (by thesis and coursework) course from Lancaster University is designed for professionals who are engaged in the promotion of social justice in or through education.

Psychology
The PhD Program in Psychology offered by Universidade de Aveiro aims to promote scientific research practices in psychology based on high rigor, transparency, and contribution to the construction of knowledge.

Economics and Finance
Our Economics and Finance research at Brunel University of London is broadly focused in our five research groups: Economic Development and Institutions, Empirical Finance, Accountancy and Corporate Governance, Macroeconomics and Banking.

Anthropology
The Anthropology programme from Maynooth University is an advanced research degree that requires considerable initiative on the part of the student to engage in independent, original scholarship.

Economics (Integrated)
Find out about the exciting research we do in Economics and Finance. Browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. The Economics (Integrated) research program is offered by Brunel University of London.

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.

Politics and International Relations
In the Politics and International Relations programme from University of Southampton we supervise research across a range of areas, from political science and philosophy to public policy and global politics. Join a tight knit group of scholars exploring the latest events, theories, systems and policies shaping our world.