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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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The University of Tokyo3,5(23)
Tokyo, Japan Top 1% in Worldwide

Global Society

The Graduate Program on Global Society at The University of Tokyo is dedicated to bringing together students from across the humanities and social sciences interested in studying, from an interdisciplinary perspective, the phenomena and practices that constitute the unfolding process of globalization. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,286/yr
University at Albany4,3(8)
Albany, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Communication

Investigate how individuals and groups communicate with one another across diverse cultures, organizations and technologies through the doctoral program in Communication at the University at Albany.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$28,318/yr
University of Wyoming5,0(2)
Laramie, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology programme offered by University of Wyoming provides a close-knit yet flexible academic environment to pursue career and research interests, with strengths in hunter-gatherer archaeology, Paleoindian archaeology, and the archaeology of the Rocky Mountain West and Plains.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$21,340/yr
The University of New Mexico4,1(33)
Albuquerque, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Anthropology is a premier program at The University of New Mexico, central to the university's mission, and serving to enhance and strengthen public education in the state.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,146/yr
University of Guelph4,2(61)
Guelph, Canada Top 7% in Worldwide

Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science

Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science is a Graduate area of study within the Psychology Department from University of Guelph.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$10,992/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

Graduate work in Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania is conducted through graduate groups formed according to different areas of study.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
University of Oklahoma4,5(32)
Norman, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Geophysics

Geophysics graduate degrees at the University of Oklahoma require students to complete courses in their area of specialization and conduct original research projects that will result in a Thesis (M.S.) or Dissertation (Ph.D.). 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$11,128/yr
University of Otago4,0(102)
Dunedin, New Zealand Top 5% in Worldwide

Communication Studies

Communication Studies at the University of Otago focuses on the social, technological, political and cultural implications of current and changing communicative practices and networks.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$22,809/yr
University of Guelph4,2(61)
Guelph, Canada Top 7% in Worldwide

Political Science

Become a leader in the next generation of Political Science research with this degree at the University of Guelph.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$10,992/yr
Princeton University4,4(35)
Princeton, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

German

The German program from Princeton University has long been recognized as one of the leading programs of German studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The graduate Sociology program at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is small and cohesive with a high faculty-student ratio. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,204/yr
Durham University4,3(35)
Durham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The Archaeology programme offered by Durham University supports innovative investigation across past societies, material evidence, and heritage practice.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,424/yr
University of the National Education Commission, Krakow4,2(11)
Kraków, Poland

Communication and Media Studies

In this Communication and Media Studies programme at the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, you will gain advanced, detailed knowledge related to this area of research.

Ph.D. Full-time Blended
4 yearsFree
Regent University4,4(7)
Online

International Psychology

Imagine how you could affect mental health policies, practices, and people by bringing awareness to the needs of underserved and indigenous populations. Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – International will prepare you for a career in the areas of mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$11,815/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(9)
Madison, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Insurance Economics and Actuarial Analytics

The Business: Insurance Economics and Actuarial Analytics, Ph.D. is offered by the Risk and Insurance Department at the School of Business at University of Wisconsin Madison.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
Boston University4,1(80)
Boston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at Boston University will train you at the highest level in one of three specialty areas of psychology: Brain, Behavior, and Cognition; Developmental Science; and Clinical.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$66,670/yr
University of Nevada, Reno4,2(14)
Reno, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Behavior Analysis

The aim of the Behavior Analysis Program at University of Nevada, Reno is to provide comprehensive training in behavior analysis, out of which more specialized basic, applied, and theoretical interests can be developed. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$11,006/yr
Oxford Brookes University4,2(65)
Oxford, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Economics, Accounting or Finance

Our Economics, Accounting or Finance PhD research programme at Oxford Brookes University will develop your knowledge of advanced economic theory and econometric methods.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,133/yr
University of Florida4,3(99)
Gainesville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Criminology, Law and Society

The Criminology, Law and Society graduate program at University of Florida has two areas of special emphasis: crime and justice, and law and society.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,872/yr
Kent State University4,2(17)
Kent, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Cultural Foundations

The Ph.D degree in Cultural Foundations from Kent State University explores education through a range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives: philosophy of education, history of education, sociology of education, comparative/international education, anthropology of education, gender studies, multicultural studies and religious studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,091/yr

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