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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
Florida International University (FIU)4,3(84)
Miami, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Psychology - Developmental Science
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Developmental Science at Florida International University provides students with the skills to describe and explain change over time in humans and other organisms.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$18,030/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Criminology
The Department of Criminology at The University of Manchester welcomes applications that fit with the particular specialisms of our research staff. For example, we currently have grants in the areas of desistance, fraud, drugs, cryptomarkets, modern slavery, corruption, organised crime, policing and punishment, amongst others.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,077/yr
The University of Tokyo3,5(23)
Tokyo, Japan Top 1% in Worldwide Information, Technology, and Society in Asia
In 2008, The University of Tokyo launched a new International Master’s/Doctoral Degree Program: Information, Technology, and Society in Asia (ITASIA) at the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies (GSII).
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,286/yr
University of Waterloo4,1(94)
Waterloo, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide Geography
The Geography programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in environmental systems, spatial technologies, human-environment interactions, and sustainable management of natural and built environments.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,481/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide East Asian Studies
The graduate program in East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto is offered in two fields: Classical East Asian and Modern East Asian, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,400/yr
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide African History
New York University's Department of History offers a premier site for training in the Ph.D. in African History.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Carnegie Mellon University4,3(25)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Organizational Behavior and Theory
Understanding human behavior in organizations and solving problems requires the integration of a variety of social science and related disciplines. We offer a Organizational Behavior and Theory degree at Carnegie Mellon University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$47,000/yr
Carnegie Mellon University4,3(25)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Behavioral Economics
The joint Ph.D. program in Behavioral Economics at Carnegie Mellon University is the first Ph.D. program of its kind for students looking to do cutting-edge research at the intersection of economics and psychology.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$47,000/yr
The University of Alabama at Birmingham3,8(11)
Birmingham, United States Top 9% in Worldwide Medical Sociology
The Medical Sociology program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham provides the opportunities and core training that enable you to effectively design and carry out research projects in a variety of contexts (clinical settings, health agencies, communities, regions, and nations) in order to give you research career options both within and outside of academia.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 yearsTuition not available
University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,6(9)
Irvine, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Culture and Theory
The Ph.D. Program in Culture and Theory at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is dedicated to theory-driven research on race, gender, and sexuality. The Program is shared by the Departments of African American Studies and Asian American Studies, and works closely with faculty across the School of Humanities with expertise in critical theory.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$37,217/yr
The University of Tokyo3,5(23)
Tokyo, Japan Top 1% in Worldwide Asian Engineering
The University of Tokyo is acting as a pioneer in the establishment of the Asian Engineering Tripolar Framework, and shall contribute to the stability and development of the region by nurturing internationalized human resources within the framework.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,286/yr
Karlstad University4,3(8)
Karlstad, Sweden Political Science
The doctoral programme in Political Science at Karlstad University results in a doctoral degree. The programme is specifically designed to equip students for continuing academic work nationally or internationally, as well as to pursue careers as political scientists.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Luleå University of Technology4,4(14)
Luleå, Sweden Top 20% in Worldwide Political Science
Political Science at Luleå University of Technology focuses on the scientific study of politics and political systems, and comprises both empirical and theoretical studies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
York University4,1(181)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide Political Science
The Political Science program at York University takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of politics and is committed to critical thinking and political change.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$8,503/yr
York University4,1(181)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide Psychology
The graduate program in Psychology at York University is one of the largest and most diverse in Canada, with seven different areas of specialization: Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science; Developmental Science; History & Theory; Quantitative Methods; Social & Personality; Clinical; and Clinical-Developmental.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$8,503/yr
Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi4,1(157)
Milano, Italy Public Policy and Administration
The Public Policy and Administration program at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi is designed for highly qualified and motivated students who wish to acquire knowledge of the constantly evolving frameworks used to understand the dynamics of public policies, as well as cutting edge research skills used to evaluate both public policies and the social dynamics that are implicated in them.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$16,726/yr
University of Florida4,3(99)
Gainesville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Political Science
The Ph.D. Political Science program at University of Florida emphasizes preparation for academic careers through seminars, independent work with faculty, and professional development experiences including graduate paper readings, placement workshops, and a distinguished lecture series.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,872/yr
University of Victoria4,2(25)
Victoria, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide Geography
In the Geography program at University of Victoria, you’ll work on important issues affecting society today, like conservation and the changing climate’s effect on human systems.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,970/yr
Columbia University4,4(113)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Psychology
Designed to provide a broad base in psychology, the Psychology program from Columbia University offers an opportunity for intensive research.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$56,840/yr
Linköping University4,1(32)
Linköping, Sweden Top 4% in Worldwide Welfare Law
The Welfare Law programme offered by Linköping University develops advanced research expertise in legal frameworks shaping welfare systems, social rights, and institutional practices.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree