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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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Grand Canyon University4,2(18)
Online

K-12 Organizational Leadership - Qualitative

Offered by Grand Canyon University’s College of Doctoral Studies, the Doctor of Education (EdD) in K-12 Organizational Leadership - Qualitative program builds knowledge in ethics, research and theory with a focus on educational policy development, staffing, organizational leadership and instructional supervision. 

Ph. D. Part-time Online
4 years$11,250/yr
University of Florida4,3(99)
Gainesville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics Department at University of Florida offers the Master of Arts degree and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in economics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,872/yr
University of Nebraska-Lincoln4,6(9)
Lincoln, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Department of Sociology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides a unique opportunity to work with a strong group of active research scholars in the following areas: family and the life course; inequality (race, class and gender); physical and mental health.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$31,182/yr
RISEBA University4,3(11)
Riga, Latvia

Business Management

This Business Management programme at RISEBA University trains doctors of science, highly qualified researchers and specialists in the field of economics and business. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$7,248/yr
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Economic History

The Economic History programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in long-term economic change, historical development, and socioeconomic transformation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Simon Fraser University4,1(86)
Burnaby, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

Archaeology

At the Doctoral level, the Department at Simon Fraser University offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Archaeology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,046/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science program at the University of Toronto offers courses in the fields of Canadian Politics; Comparative Politics; Development Studies; International Relations; Political Theory; and Public Policy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,400/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Criminology and Sociolegal Studies

The primary aim of the graduate program at the University of Toronto Centre for Criminology and Sociolegal Studies is to provide students with opportunities for advanced multi‑disciplinary study and supervised research experience in the areas of crime, the administration of criminal justice, and social studies of law and regulation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,400/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Anthropology

A doctoral degree in Anthropology at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,410/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Archaeology

A doctoral degree in Archaeology at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,410/yr
ESSEC Business School - Paris4,4(46)
Cergy-Pontoise, France

Economics

The PhD programme in Economics from ESSEC Business School - Paris offers a strong foundation in economic theory and equips doctoral students with the analytical and statistical tools needed for top-quality research. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of St. Gallen (HSG)4,4(10)
Sankt Gallen, Switzerland

Economics and Econometrics

The Graduate Programme in Economics and Finance (GPEF) at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) trains students to achieve academic excellence in the area of Economics and Econometrics with a particular focus on policy relevant theoretical and empirical research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$2,632/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational Leadership and Policy

Are you looking to take the next step in your career as a senior educational leader? This doctoral cohort in Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Toronto is intended to shape highly competent leadership positions in school systems and other educational institutions.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,400/yr
SWPS University4,0(56)
Warsaw, Poland

Culture and Religion

Embark on a scholarly journey at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities with the Culture and Religion Studies doctoral program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
International Islamic University of Malaysia4,1(97)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 20% in Worldwide

Biobehavioural Health Sciences

This programme at the International Islamic University of Malaysia was developed in line with the development of Biobehavioural Health Sciences research area recently with the main theme is the translation of research findings into clinical practice, through clinical trials of behavioural interventions on vulnerable individuals and populations.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$2,955/yr
Arizona State University4,3(214)
Tempe, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Communication

The Hugh Downs School of Human Communication at Arizona State University offers a transdisciplinary graduate program leading to the PhD in communication.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$27,810/yr
University of New York in Prague4,5(62)
Prague, Czech Republic

English and Creative Writing

One of the core values held by the University of New York in Prague is excellence in research. Offered at their partner, New York College Athens, in coordination with the University of Bolton, students will be able to earn their Ph.D. in English and Creative Writing.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Linköping University4,1(32)
Linköping, Sweden Top 4% in Worldwide

Culture and Society

The Culture and Society programme offered by Linköping University develops advanced research expertise in cultural processes, social analysis, and interdisciplinary humanities perspectives.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Kent4,0(59)
Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Philanthropic Studies

This is a doctoral programme in Philanthropic Studies at a leading centre of philanthropy research, teaching and public engagement. Scholars at the University of Kent are supervised by academics with a background in practice.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Brock University4,3(63)
St. Catharines, Canada Top 20% in Worldwide

Psychology

The PhD in Psychology at Brock University has been designed to provide intensive research training and develop the capacity for a critical and scholarly approach to issues in each of the three specializations.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$9,531/yr

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