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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Turin4,1(207)
Torino, Italy Top 5% in Worldwide Comparative Analysis of Institutions, Economics, and Law
Embark on a comprehensive academic exploration with the University of Turin's distinguished Doctoral Program in Comparative Analysis of Institutions, Economics, and Law.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon4,7(3)
Lisbon, Portugal Development Studies
The Development Studies course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon aims to provide high quality training and produce original research on the processes of economic, socio-ecological and political transformation, including a focus on the urban-rural dimension of development.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,344/yr
Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon4,7(3)
Lisbon, Portugal Migration Studies
The Migration Studies course at Institute of Social Sciences of the University of Lisbon opens up a wide range of possibilities for action in the most varied domains of the social sciences.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,065/yr
University of Gdansk4,2(60)
Gdansk, Poland Top 20% in Worldwide Economics
Economics from University of Gdansk is a three-year part-time profile of two one-week sessions per year in September and June.
Ph.D. Part-time On-campus
3 years$3,902/yr
University of Turku4,3(16)
Turku, Finland Top 5% in Worldwide Social and Behavioural Sciences
The Doctoral Programme of Social and Behavioural Sciences is part of the University of Turku Graduate School (UTUGS). The field of a Doctor of Social Sciences can be philosophy, contemporary history, social policy, social work, sociology, economic sociology, political science, sociology of education, or East Asian Studies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology
Sociology students from The University of Manchester are supervised by a member of staff who is an expert in their area of research or co-supervised with another supervisor if other areas of expertise are required.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,727/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Development Policy and Management
As a PhD researcher in Development Policy and Management at The University of Manchester you will pursue research as part of a multidisciplinary research community in the Rory and Elizabeth Brooks Doctoral College, a part of the Global Development Institute (GDI).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,064/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Chinese Studies
Our PhD Chinese Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to undertake a significant piece of research that aligns with our interests in a wide range of areas.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,064/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide German Studies
Our PhD German Studies programme at The University of Manchester will enable you to undertake a piece of significant and original research under the supervision of our academics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,064/yr
University of Essex4,2(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Social Policy
The PhD in Social Policy from University of Essex offers you a unique opportunity to undertake research in a variety of social contexts.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,558/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Human Geography
A PhD in Human Geography at The University of Manchester will allow you to benefit from the supervision of world-leading academics who have reputations for research excellence.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,064/yr
University of Essex4,2(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Psychoanalytic Studies
Psychoanalytic Studies graduates from University of Essex go on to a number of different destinations, including further study and training in psychoanalysis, Jungian analysis, or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,558/yr
King's College London4,2(113)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Brazilian Studies Research
The Brazilian Studies Research programme offered by King's College London studies Brazil through interdisciplinary supervision and international academic collaboration.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$46,365/yr
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies3,0(2)
Genève, Switzerland International Economics
International Economics from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies is centred around a research dissertation.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$9,761/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Social Anthropology
The Social Anthropology PhD programme at The University of Manchester involves substantial original research, normally including ethnographic fieldwork and leading to the production of a thesis.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,064/yr
Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies3,0(2)
Genève, Switzerland Anthropology and Sociology
Anthropology and Sociology from Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies aims to provide students with theoretical perspectives and methodological tools to explore the social and cultural systems that influence, and are influenced by, policy interventions, especially – but not exclusively – in the field of development and international affairs.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,661/yr
King's College London4,2(113)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Psychological Medicine
The Psychological Medicine programme offered by King's College London investigates the biological, psychological, and social mechanisms underlying mental health and psychiatric disorders through translational and clinical research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$46,365/yr
King's College London4,2(113)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide French Research
The French Research programme offered by King's College London explores French and Francophone literature, culture, thought, history, politics, and visual media across diverse historical periods and contexts.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$38,749/yr
King's College London4,2(113)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Chinese Studies Research
The Chinese Studies Research programme offered by King's College London investigates contemporary China through political, economic, social, and international perspectives, with opportunities for collaborative research across Asia and the UK.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$40,085/yr
York University4,1(181)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide Organization Studies
The PhD program in Organization Studies (ORGS) at York University is designed to train students for careers in scholarly research. A major strength of the program is its emphasis on both qualitative and quantitative approaches in research, encouraging multiple perspectives.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,499/yr