3.5k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

School for International Training

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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)4,2(44)

Online Top 24.3% 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)4,2(44)

Online Top 24.3% 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

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,3(12)

Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 9.2% 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

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(44)

Online Top 24.3% 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

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$15,709/yr

Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(44)

Online Top 24.3% 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

London South Bank University3,9(58)

London, United Kingdom Top 18% in Worldwide

Human Sciences

A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. Join the Human Sciences programme at London South Bank University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

3 years$24,142/yr

Curtin University4,2(64)

Perth, Australia Top 2.7% in Worldwide

Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy

As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy 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$25,281/yr

European University Cyprus (EUC)3,8(40)

Nicosia, Cyprus Top 26.1% in Worldwide

Cultural Studies

The Cultural Studies at European University Cyprus (EUC) is designed for candidates who wish to conduct high-level original research on culture, society, and representation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 years$5,438/yr

Lancaster University4,3(66)

Online Top 2.7% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Part-time Online

4 yearsTuition not available

University of Birmingham4,3(47)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 1.3% 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$31,026/yr

Loughborough University4,4(62)

Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 6.1% in Worldwide

Business and Economics

Make a novel contribution to knowledge, position yourself as an expert in your field, and open a range of doors with future employers – by embarking on a PhD at Loughborough Business School. Learn more at the Business and Economics from the Loughborough University.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$30,642/yr

University of Brighton4,2(55)

Brighton, United Kingdom Top 11.7% in Worldwide

Psychology

This Psychology research programme at the University of Brighton is at the forefront of developments in applied, critical, community, social and health psychology and emerging fields such as cyberpsychology and ecopsychology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$22,524/yr

Cardiff University4,6(163)

Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 2.5% in Worldwide

Archaeology

Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Archaeology programme from Cardiff University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$35,417/yr

Newcastle University4,2(80)

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 2.2% in Worldwide

Geography

Through the Geography PhD programme from Newcastle University we offer supervision across a wide range of human and physical geography topics.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$33,958/yr

Universidade de Aveiro4,4(204)

Aveiro, Portugal Top 6.3% in Worldwide

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.

Doctorate Full-time On-campus

3 years$2,634/yr

ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management4,0(28)

Lisbon, Portugal Top 9.1% in Worldwide

Economics

This Economics PhD course 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$4,532/yr

University of York4,2(100)

York, United Kingdom Top 2.7% in Worldwide

Women's Studies

The Women's Studies PhD programme from University of York provides an interdisciplinary environment for research and supervision in a wide range of Women's Studies issues to both full- and part-time students.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$33,626/yr

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(83)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 5.2% 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