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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
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$15,865/yr
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
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
School for International Training4,0(1)
Online 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.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$19,875/yr
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
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
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
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(75)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Chinese
Enrich your understanding of China’s ancient culture, literature and society, and enhance your command of the PhD in Chinese language at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
London South Bank University4,0(56)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% 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$23,411/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(53)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Social Work and Social Policy
This Social Work and Social Policy 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,874/yr
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management4,0(28)
Lisbon, Portugal Top 3% in Worldwide Development Studies
The Development Studies programme from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management aims to provide high quality training and produce original research in the area of Development Studies, a field of interdisciplinary research of the process of economic, social and political changes in modern societies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Canterbury4,0(25)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide Cultural Studies
Students in the Cultural Studies course from University of Canterbury develop advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking, while pursuing their own interests in a range of topics exploring the plurality of culture.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,950/yr
University of Leicester4,2(89)
Leicester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Politics and International Relations
The Politics and International Relations programme of the University of Leicester students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$23,943/yr
Cardiff University4,5(161)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide English Literature
The PhD programme in English Literature degree delivered at Cardiff University offers the opportunity for postgraduate students to make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen field of study and to become part of a thriving, internationally-renowned research community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,516/yr
VILNIUS TECH4,3(65)
Vilnius, Lithuania Top 6% in Worldwide Investment modelling for green transition and financial value creation at the national level (Economics)
The Investment modelling for green transition and financial value creation at the national level (Economics) doctoral candidate position is available in Business management faculty, Financial engineering department at VILNIUS TECH. Applicants interested in other research topics related to Sustainability, are also welcome to apply.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$14,592/yr
University of Birmingham4,2(56)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Social Anthropology
Research social and cultural complexities around the world. Delve into areas of study that interest you, from religion and belief to inequality and marginalisation, activism and social transformation, gender and sexuality, or contemporary popular culture with the Social Anthropology degree at the University of Birmingham.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,113/yr
University of East Anglia4,4(30)
Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Psychology
Throughout the Psychology PhD degree delivered by University of East Anglia you'll have opportunities to work at the heart of active research teams, challenging boundaries and making real advances.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,402/yr
Cardiff University4,5(161)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Welsh
The Welsh Programme offered at Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in language planning, media, government, teaching, management and research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,516/yr
Dalhousie University4,0(58)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide English
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in English programme explores an area of academic research and literary, social, and cultural history. Many graduates hold tenured or tenure-stream university appointments, others have found successful careers in publishing, college teaching, immigration education, digital humanities, information technology, and academic administration.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,374/yr
University of Bristol4,3(94)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Geographic Data Science
This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$36,580/yr