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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Social Anthropology

The Social Anthropology course from the University of Cambridge is very highly regarded, both in the UK and overseas. We have some extremely distinguished alumni who have been enormously influential in academic Anthropology globally. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$56,848/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Geodetic Science

A student at The Ohio State University with the proper background typically needs three years beyond the MS in Geodetic Science to complete the PhD requirements. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/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
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Speech and Hearing Science

The department of Speech and Hearing Science offers the PhD degree with concentrations in Speech-Language Science or Hearing Science. The Speech and Hearing Science and Portuguese program is offered by The Ohio State University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
Princeton University4,4(35)
Princeton, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Psychology

Graduate work within the Department of Psychology at Princeton University emphasizes preparation for research and teaching in psychology, with specialization in the following broad areas: cognitive neuroscience, developmental psychology, language, learning and memory, perception and cognition, the psychology of inequality, social neuroscience, social psychology, and systems neuroscience. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Pompeu Fabra University4,2(93)
Barcelona, Spain Top 4% in Worldwide

Political and Social Sciences

The Political and Social Sciences programme of the Pompeu Fabra University is part of the Department of Political and Social Science, an academic community composed of professors, research assistants, teacheing assistants and research students engaged in research and teaching activities within the disciplinary fields of Political Science and Public Administration, Sociology and Social Psychology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$447/yr
Kyushu University4,0(2)
Fukuoka-shi, Japan Top 4% in Worldwide

Economics

The Kyushu University International Graduate Program in Economics (IGPE: IMPE + IDPE) is one of the programs mentioned above and is based upon the standard global curriculum of postgraduate level economics, and is aimed at fostering talented individuals who can creatively solve the problems presented in the contemporary economy by learning at the front-lines of economics.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,386/yr
The University of Arizona4,2(48)
Tucson, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology program at The University of Arizona began in 1915 with the appointment of Byron Cummings as Professor of Archaeology and Director of the Arizona State Museum.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$23,400/yr
Auburn University4,3(6)
Auburn, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Counseling Psychology

Our Counseling Psychology program at Auburn University integrates both the science and the practice of counseling psychology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$35,986/yr
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economics

The Field of Economics aims to train doctoral students capable of the highest level of research and teaching in the discipline and its many specializations. The Economics program is offered by Cornell University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$20,800/yr
Rovira i Virgili University4,0(40)
Tarragona, Spain Top 9% in Worldwide

Cognitive Science and Language

The Cognitive Science and Language course from Rovira i Virgili University aims to train students to carry out high-quality advanced research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$854/yr
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Psychology doctorate at the University of Bern?

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$488/yr
Binghamton University4,1(55)
Binghamton, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics  department at Binghamton University offers an MA and a PhD program, with approximately 10 graduate courses each semester. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$24,500/yr
The University of Maine4,3(12)
Orono, United States Top 20% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Department of Psychology at The University of Maine offers graduate study leading to the M.A. and Ph.D. degree in Psychological Sciences (including social, cognitive, and biological psychology). We believe that a quality graduate education involves a close working relationships between faculty and individual students. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$31,446/yr
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide

Science and Policy

The Science and Policy program from the University of Zurich includes a written dissertation about the own independent scientific research project in natural sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$366/yr
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide

Central Asian Studies

Are you interested in doing some independent research work and would like to start a Central Asian Studies doctorate at the University of Bern? 

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$488/yr
Harvard University4,1(151)
Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Social Policy

The joint PhD Programs in Social Policy at Harvard University combine the disciplinary depth of a PhD in political science or sociology with multidisciplinary perspectives and problem-driven research on questions of social policy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

French

The French course from The University of Cambridge, is awarded on the basis of a thesis, a substantial piece of writing which reports original research into a closely defined area of enquiry.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$56,848/yr
Harvard University4,1(151)
Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The PhD in Public Policy (PPOL) program at Harvard Kennedy School provides the advanced graduate training you need to successfully launch yourself into a research or related position in academia, government, a nongovernmental organization, or the private sector.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Nova Gorica4,5(11)
Nova Gorica, Slovenia

Cognitive Science of Language

Cognitive Science of Language from University of Nova Gorica provides high quality training of young researchers in Linguistics in the context of contemporary Cognitive Science.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,459/yr

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