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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
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$15,774/yr
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(45)
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
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(45)
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
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(45)
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
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)4,2(45)
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
University of Birmingham4,3(47)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 1.3% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$30,997/yr
University of Chester4,3(63)
Online Psychological Trauma
This Psychological Trauma DProf at University of Chester is for therapeutic practitioners who wish to extend their expertise by contributing original knowledge in a professional and organisational context, which comes out of experience and practice.
Ph. D. Part-time Online
4 years$2,588/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$35,383/yr
University of Brighton4,2(55)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 11.7% in Worldwide Politics
The University of Brighton welcomes applicants for a PhD in Politics, one of its major academic strengths. You will work within a thriving and supportive academic environment, with membership of one or more of our specialist centres.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,502/yr
SOAS University of London4,1(35)
London, United Kingdom Top 12.7% in Worldwide African Languages and Cultures
On the African Languages and Cultures programme offered at SOAS University of London supervision is provided for research leading to MPhil and PhD degrees within the broad general area of African studies.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,997/yr
University of York4,2(100)
York, United Kingdom Top 2.7% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology PhD programme from University of York, Department of Sociology is ranked 1st in the UK for research quality by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF2014).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,594/yr
Brunel University of London4,0(135)
London, United Kingdom Top 5.9% in Worldwide Culture and Evolution
Research in the area of Culture and Evolution delivered by Brunel University of London focuses on cultural variation in, and evolutionary origins of, psychology and behaviour – integration of proximate and ultimate perspectives, across levels of analysis from individual biology and personality, through group and social processes to the broader culture.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,859/yr
University of York4,2(100)
York, United Kingdom Top 2.7% in Worldwide Medieval Studies
Within the Medieval Studies PhD programme from University of York students are trained to be interdisciplinary researchers and are normally co-supervised by staff from two different departments.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,594/yr
School of Advanced Study, University of London5,0(1)
London, United Kingdom Latin American and Caribbean Studies
This Latin American and Caribbean 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$23,098/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(45)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 11.3% in Worldwide Communication - Cultural and Media Studies
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Communication - Cultural and Media Studies programme at 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,781/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(83)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 5.2% in Worldwide PhD in Criminology
Go deeper into the explanations for crime and the workings of the criminal justice system. Study the characteristics of offenders and how criminal behaviour relates to a wide range of social factors with this PhD in Criminology degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Universidade de Aveiro4,4(204)
Aveiro, Portugal Top 6.3% in Worldwide Cultural Studies
The Cultural Studies degree of Universidade de Aveiro offers in-depth training in the field of culture as a phenomenon that articulates the symbolic and imaginary dimensions with the practices and social performances of concrete groups and communities.
Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$2,274/yr
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(80)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 15.4% in Worldwide Psychology
The Psychology programme from Sheffield Hallam University is a period of intensive, supervised study where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$24,649/yr