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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
Brunel University of London4,0(140)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,197/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
Dalhousie University4,1(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide French
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in French programme offers you the opportunity to specialize in French literature, linguistics or francophone culture. A PhD degree opens the doors toward careers in universities and research centres nationally and internationally, and in information technologies and communications.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,427/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
University of Reading4,2(31)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Clinical Language Sciences
At the University of Reading, they can supervise a wide range of Clinical Language Sciences research topics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,078/yr
Lancaster University4,2(70)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Gender Studies
The Gender Studies course from Lancaster University gives you the opportunity to develop your own research skills and expertise as part of our vibrant cross-faculty community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
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
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(85)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology research delivered by Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$23,980/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 Chester4,3(63)
Chester, United Kingdom Psychology
The University of Chester offers supervision in Psychology in a range of areas, including possibilities for inter-disciplinary approaches.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,142/yr
University of Gloucestershire4,2(30)
Online International Relations
Through the International Relations programmes from University of Gloucestershire you'll join a tight-knit community of International Relations researchers as a student
Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 years$18,163/yr
Queen Mary University of London4,1(124)
London, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Geography
Geography at Queen Mary University of London offers a wide range of opportunities for those wishing to embark on a programme of doctoral research in human or physical geography.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,184/yr
SOAS University of London4,1(36)
London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Politics and International Studies
The Politics and International Studies programme from SOAS University of London will train students to design, research and write a successful doctoral thesis.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$31,644/yr
Kaunas University of Technology4,5(228)
Kaunas, Lithuania Top 7% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology programme from Kaunas University of Technology is a joint doctoral studies with Kaunas University of Technology, Vytautas Magnus University and Lithuanian Social Research Centre
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
VILNIUS TECH4,3(74)
Vilnius, Lithuania Top 6% in Worldwide Risk-Based Approach in Crisis Communication (Communication and Information)
The Risk-Based Approach in Crisis Communication (Communication and Information) doctoral candidate position is available in Faculty of Creative Industries, Department of Creative Communication at VILNIUS TECH. Applicants interested in other research topics related to crisis communication, are also welcome to apply.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$14,667/yr
BI Norwegian Business School4,3(16)
Oslo, Norway Communication
The PhD specialisation in Communication at BI Norwegian Business School trains scholars to create impactful research at the interface between business and society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available