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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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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
Northwestern University4,3(51)
Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Technology and Social Behavior

The Technology and Social Behavior program at Northwestern University provides training in social science methods to study human behavior and computer technology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$9,344/yr
Northwestern University4,3(51)
Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology program at Northwestern University fosters the historic diversity of the discipline by building an intellectual dialogue between different humanistic and scientific approaches. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$9,344/yr
University of Florida4,3(99)
Gainesville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Romance Languages (Spanish and Portuguese Studies)

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies at University of Florida offers a graduate program leading to the degree of Ph.D. in Romance Languages (Spanish and Portuguese Studies). 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,872/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
Concordia University Montréal4,1(90)
Montréal, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide

Political Science

The PhD in Political Science at Concordia University Montréal expands your training in the field as you work alongside experts in political theory, international relations and public policy. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$15,823/yr
Texas A&M University4,1(17)
College Station, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Political Science

The PhD in Political Science program at Texas A&M University emphasizes theoretical and methodological rigor and is designed to train applied social-scientists for careers in research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$15,204/yr
Colorado School of Mines5,0(2)
Golden, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Mineral and Energy Economics

Graduates in the world-renowned Mineral and Energy Economics program from Colorado School of Mines gain the skills necessary for understanding the complex interactions of markets and policy that influence the energy, mineral and environmental industries.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$42,840/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
University of Waterloo4,1(94)
Waterloo, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Geography - Aeronautics

The Geography - Aeronautics programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in spatial analysis, environmental systems, and aeronautics-focused interdisciplinary research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,481/yr
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Interdiciplinary Cultural Studies ICS

The doctoral program Interdiciplinary Cultural Studies ICS from the University of Bern focuses on key concepts, theories and methods which are used across different disciplines of the Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$488/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(102)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Italian Studies

The graduate program at University of California, Berkeley offers in-depth training in the field of Italian Studies, leading to the PhD degree. The program begins with a strong foundation in the critical analysis and historical understanding of Italian literature and encourages exploration of a wide range of disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

African Languages

The African Languages specialization areas at Stellenbosch University available for  PhD  study are  similar, and/ or related to those   described  for the Master's degree  Programme above.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$1,304/yr
Grand Canyon University4,2(18)
Online

Organizational Leadership - Special Education (Qualitative Research)

The online Organizational Leadership - Special Education (Qualitative Research) degree at Grand Canyon University empowers learners to become leaders in K-12 special education. 

Ph. D. Part-time Online
4 years$11,250/yr
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
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
Boston University4,1(80)
Boston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Musicology and Ethnomusicology

The Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology program at Boston University offers two tracks: Historical Musicology or Ethnomusicology, as well as a double concentration in Historical Musicology and Ethnomusicology. It is primarily for students who are preparing to pursue research and teaching at a university, college, or conservatory.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$33,382/yr
University of Leeds4,4(54)
Leeds, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies

The Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies PhD at University of Leeds involves three years (five years if part-time) of independent research under the guidance and expertise of a supervisory team. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$34,755/yr
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona4,1(92)
Barcelona, Spain Top 3% in Worldwide

Social and Cultural Anthropology

The Social and Cultural Anthropology programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in the study of human societies, cultures, and social dynamics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$851/yr

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