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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Political Science
The Political Science Graduate Program at the University of Pennsylvania offers the Ph.D. degree. Candidates completing the Ph.D. degree follow careers in university teaching and scholarship, and in private or public research institutions.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)4,1(47)
Erlangen, Germany Top 3% in Worldwide Business, Economics and Society
The School of Business, Economics and Society at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has a long tradition of conducting excellent research that addresses challenges facing the economy, business and society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Wellbeing of Children, Youth and Families
The Wellbeing of Children, Youth and Families group at The Open University UK has strengths in a range of methodologies including psycho-social methods; critical discourse analysis; biographical and life-history research; historical methods; and secondary analysis of archived data sets.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,983/yr
Karlstad University4,3(8)
Karlstad, Sweden Sociology
Together with Gender Studies, Social Work and Psychology, Sociology forms part of the Department of Social and Psychological Studies at Karlstad University. Sociology also collaborates with other social science subjects in the research school affiliated with the Centre for Regional Studies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Public and International Affairs
Whether you want to teach, conduct research, or work in a policy environment, the Public and International Affairs PhD program at the University of Pittsburgh will equip you with the skills, tools, and knowledge to succeed in highly competitive environments such as leading universities, government agencies, and nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations around the world.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$47,378/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Anthropology
Graduate study in Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh covers a wide range of geographical and topical specialties in all four subfields of anthropology (social and cultural anthropology, archaeology, physical anthropology, and anthropological linguistics).
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$47,378/yr
Wayne State University3,7(3)
Detroit, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Communication and Urban Sustainability
This Communication and Urban Sustainability dual-title degree at Wayne State University is designed to prepare researchers and professionals to solve challenging urban problems that require working across disciplines.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$23,181/yr
Florida International University (FIU)4,3(84)
Miami, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Political Science
The Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Political Science at Florida International University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the discipline.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$18,030/yr
Florida International University (FIU)4,3(84)
Miami, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Spanish
The Department of Modern Languages offers a variety of opportunities for advanced study. This Spanish program is offered at Florida International University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$18,030/yr
Florida International University (FIU)4,3(84)
Miami, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Social Welfare
The Social Welfare programme offered by Florida International University (FIU) develops advanced expertise in community advocacy, human services leadership, and societal wellbeing research.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$20,634/yr
Stockholm University4,0(91)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Criminology
The Criminology programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in criminological theory, methods, and the analysis of crime and social control.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Yale University4,2(54)
New Haven, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide German Studies
Students in the German Studies degree at the Yale University are expected to begin teaching in the third year of study, while preparing for the oral examination.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences3,8(17)
Skara, Sweden Top 9% in Worldwide Economics
In our research at the Department of Economics at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, we work on a range of topics that mainly have to do with agriculture and the conservation and use of natural resources.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide French Language and Literature
French Language and Literature students at the University of Toronto receive rigorous research training in either literature or linguistics, culminating in original research for their doctoral thesis.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,400/yr
Simon Fraser University4,1(86)
Burnaby, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide Political Science
This Political Science program at Simon Fraser University consists of course work beyond the MA requirements, proficiency in a second language, two comprehensive exams, a thesis proposal, and a thesis.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,046/yr
University of Saskatchewan4,2(38)
Saskatoon, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide Geography
Faculty use a range of research methods including quantitative and modeling techniques as well as qualitative research techniques. We offer a degree in Geography at the University of Saskatchewan.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,852/yr
Tufts University4,1(72)
Medford, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Child Study and Human Development
The Child Study and Human Development doctoral program at Tufts University helps graduate students integrate developmental research and theory with understanding or modeling effective practice, and offers opportunities to work in agencies and organizations that serve children, youth and families, and to conduct research.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$10,148/yr
University of Ottawa4,1(90)
Ottawa, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide Feminist and Gender Studies
The Institute of Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa offers a doctorate in Feminist and Gender Studies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,255/yr
University of Guelph4,2(61)
Guelph, Canada Top 7% in Worldwide International Development Studies
International Development Studies is a collaborative specialization offered for our students at the University of Guelph.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$5,517/yr
Regent University4,4(7)
Online Human Resource Development
With this executive Human Resource Development doctoral degree at Regent University, you’ll be able to meet today’s organizational challenges and be better equipped to transform your workplace.
Ph. D. Part-time Online
7 years$7,431/yr