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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
Royal Roads University4,3(4)
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$16,118/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
University of Huddersfield4,3(51)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,299/yr
University of Southampton4,4(95)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Psychology
Tackle social, health and educational challenges by making an important contribution to the study of the brain and behaviour. Psychology students at University of Southampton join our tight-knit and diverse research community from all over the world.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$36,934/yr
Hanken School of Economics4,5(14)
Vaasa, Finland +1Management and Organisation
The Management and Organisation PhD programme of Hanken School of Economics encourages ambitious aspiring scholars who are interested in doing research to consider applying for doctoral studies in M&O.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Heriot-Watt University Dubai4,2(48)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Top 5% in Worldwide Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
This Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society PhD programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai has an inherently strong research culture with research students making a highly valued contribution to School’s overall research profile.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$27,093/yr
Curtin University4,2(69)
Perth, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy - Human Communication Science
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Human Communication Science 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$25,764/yr
University of Surrey4,4(70)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Literary and Cultural Studies
Here at the University of Surrey while studying the Literary and Cultural Studies, you’ll join a cosmopolitan, multilingual and multicultural community of students and scholars.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,493/yr
Bangor University4,4(86)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Psychology
The School of Psychology offers modern undergraduate degree programmes that are fully BPS accredited and a suite of Masters programmes which reflect the School's research specialisms. The Psychology programme is offered at Bangor University.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,411/yr
University of Bristol4,3(103)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% 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$29,629/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(84)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Urban and Regional Planning
Learn how to shape and improve cities, towns, and regions. Develop the expertise to make our urban and rural environments more functional, sustainable, and appealing with the PhD in Urban and Regional Planning degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Reading4,2(31)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Human Geography
As a PhD Human Geography student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,426/yr
Bangor University4,4(86)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
The School provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate training. The emphasis is on small groups, close working relationships between students and supervisors, and development towards full professional participation in the subject area. The Criminology and Criminal Justice programme is offered at Bangor University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
1 year$25,029/yr
Lancaster University4,2(70)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Science Studies
The Science Studies course from Lancaster University students join an international and interdisciplinary research community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Lancaster University4,2(70)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Social Statistics
This Social Statisticscourse from Lancaster University is suitable for a range of purposes, notably: social science graduates interested in quantitative empirical work and statistics graduates wishing to develop applicable expertise in social statistics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Reading4,2(31)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Italian Studies
On Italian Studies programmes at University of Reading, they offer expert supervision in a wide range of areas.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,426/yr
Queen Mary University of London4,1(124)
London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Psychology
At Queen Mary University of London, we are home to an active and multi-disciplinary research programme in Psychology. Our research staff are engaged in a wide range of projects across the broad sweep of biological and psychological sciences.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$39,031/yr
Corvinus University of Budapest4,0(87)
Budapest, Hungary Political Science
The Political Science programme from Corvinus University of Budapest aims to train researchers who can excel on an international level in the fields of political science and public service.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$9,254/yr
University of Brighton4,2(58)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 4% 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$22,972/yr
Cardiff University4,6(168)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Economics
In line with our Public Value ethos, the PhD in Economics degree offered by Cardiff University, is a programme designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to research current and important problems and phenomena facing our economy and society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$36,122/yr