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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
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
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$15,982/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
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
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 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 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
University of Canterbury3,9(26)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 5.4% in Worldwide Geography
The Geography course at the University of Canterbury is an exciting and distinctive discipline at the interface between Science and Arts. Its focus is on putting various types of knowledge together to find innovative solutions to problems faced by society such as climate change, poverty, sustainability, health, and inequality.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,903/yr
Bangor University4,4(86)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 7.7% in Worldwide Hispanic Studies
The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Hispanic, Catalan or Galician Studies. The Hispanic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$26,110/yr
SOAS University of London4,1(36)
London, United Kingdom Top 12.7% in Worldwide Economics
Students whose qualifications indicate that they are able to pursue independent research may be accepted to read for the Economics programme from SOAS University of London.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,318/yr
SOAS University of London4,1(36)
London, United Kingdom Top 12.7% 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$31,318/yr
Bangor University4,4(86)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 7.7% 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$24,771/yr
University of Greenwich4,2(107)
Blackheath, United Kingdom Top 10.6% in Worldwide Development Studies
Our Natural Resource Institute (NRI) in Medway at University of Greenwich provides an ideal environment for innovative and original research in Development Studies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,365/yr
Brunel University of London4,0(136)
London, United Kingdom Top 5.9% in Worldwide Sociology and Communication
The Sociology and Communications degree offered by Brunel University of London group is a dynamic, international and globally respected community of researchers.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,315/yr
Eötvös Loránd University4,2(191)
Budapest, Hungary Top 7.3% in Worldwide Sociology
The aim of this Sociology programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to ensure the existence of a new generation of scholars dedicated to the social sciences, and especially sociology, and to prepare them thoroughly for the acquisition of the doctoral degree and for independent academic research and teaching at the postgraduate academic level.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,017/yr
University of Bristol4,3(96)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Global Challenges and Transformations
Conduct advanced research on global challenges and transformations in an innovative interdisciplinary school with the Global Challenges and Transformations programme at University of Bristol.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,323/yr
University of Canterbury3,9(26)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 5.4% in Worldwide Antarctic Studies
The Antarctic Studies course at the University of Canterbury are coordinated by Gateway Antarctica, the Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,903/yr
University of Bristol4,3(96)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Psychological Science
Studying human behaviour in the School of Psychological Science will give you the opportunity to be part of a vibrant postgraduate community and a world-class research department with more than 30 internationally recognised academic staff. University of Bristol offers the Psychological Science programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$36,821/yr
University of York4,2(100)
York, United Kingdom Top 2.7% in Worldwide Environmental Geography
The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. This Environmental Geography programme is offered by University of York.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$41,441/yr
University of Bristol4,3(96)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Geographical Sciences (Human Geography)
The Geographical Sciences (Human Geography) programme from University of Bristol is international and interdisciplinary and offers an exceptional academic environment for postgraduate research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,323/yr