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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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University of Memphis4,3(18)
Memphis, United States Top 20% in Worldwide

Counseling Psychology

This Counseling Psychology, PhD from University of Memphis grounds potential graduates in foundational educational and psychological theories related to human development and learning and cognition/motivation, as well as methodological skills in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
$44,226/full
University of Maryland4,0(16)
College Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Graduate Program in Sociology at the University of Maryland is designed for students seeking a Ph.D. degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$11,894/yr
George Washington University4,2(42)
Washington, D. C., United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Ph.D. in Political Science program at George Washington University prepares students to be outstanding researchers and scholars at top universities, policy think tanks, consulting firms, and U.S. and international institutions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Kansas4,6(8)
Lawrence, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Social Psychology

The Social Psychology Ph.D. Program at the University of Kansas is a research-intensive training program in which students develop skills in research methodology, statistics, and the substantive major content areas in the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$20,108/yr
University of Alberta4,2(137)
Edmonton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Department of Sociology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,453/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Political Ideas

In terms of political concepts, Political Ideas staff at The Open University UK can supervise students working on citizenship, justice, rights, duties, governance, power, community, ecology, and democracy, to name a few.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$16,983/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Regional Studies

POLIS Regional Studies staff at the The Open University UK have an exceptionally wide range of regional expertise, encompassing Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, South and East Asia, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$16,983/yr
Carleton University4,4(75)
Ottawa, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide

Political Science

The PhD Political Science program at Carleton University emphasizes the development of theoretical competence and rigorous analytical skills in the study of politics. Students choose two of the following fields: Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Canadian Politics, and Public Policy. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$11,003/yr
University of Westminster4,3(93)
London, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide

Organisations, Economy and Society

We offer a phd programme degree in Organisations, Economy and Society at the University of Westminster. The University of Westminster and its courses are located in London.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$23,406/yr
University of Hull4,2(91)
Hull, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Social Justice

By choosing this Social Justice programme at University of Hull, you'll focus on creating a positive impact on the real-life conditions and experiences of individuals and communities, at a local, national and global level.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,061/yr
Memorial University of Newfoundland4,1(53)
St. John's, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide

Arctic and Subarctic Futures

The Arctic and Subarctic Futures graduate program at the Memorial University of Newfoundland Labrador Campus provides students with the opportunities to pursue graduate learning that emphasizes land-based learning, Indigenous pedagogies and research methods, and focuses on the needs and priorities of the North.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,187/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Social and Political Thought

Politics is inextricable from human society and our teaching in this Social and Political Thought programme at the University of Sussex reflects this.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,414/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Psychoanalytic Sociology and the Psychosocial

Sociology at The Open University UK has a long history of engagement with psychoanalysis and the psychosocial. It offers this degree programme in Psychoanalytic Sociology and the Psychosocial.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,983/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Economics

The Centre for Economic Research at Keele University offers a lively and active environment for research in Economics. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,866/yr
University of Stirling4,2(69)
Stirling, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Housing Studies

Study for a PhD in Housing Studies at the University of Stirling and you’ll be part of a research environment with an outstanding international reputation.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,740/yr
Arizona State University4,3(214)
Mesa, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Human Systems Engineering

The Human Systems Engineering program at Arizona State University broadly pulls from the areas of human factors and cognitive science.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$27,810/yr
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte3,6(5)
Charlotte, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Public Policy

Embark on a transformative academic journey at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, distinguished for its influential Public Policy doctoral program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
Tuition not available
Lingnan University4,0(8)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 20% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics programme offered by Lingnan University develops advanced research expertise in economics with a focus on public policy, global markets, and applied economic analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$11,987/yr
Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf4,1(12)
Düsseldorf, Germany Top 6% in Worldwide

Competition Economics

The Graduate Programme Competition Economics is a PhD programme organised by the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(18)
Honolulu, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Psychology

Our PhD Psychology Program at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers students the opportunity to gain research experience and training in their area of interest. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$44,864/yr

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