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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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Walden University4,4(15)
Online

Psychology - Health Psychology

Earning your online PhD in Psychology - Health Psychology at Walden University requires commitment, perseverance, and hard work. You can do it, and Walden is here to help—with our Doctoral Degree Coach.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 yearsTuition not available
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Irish and Celtic

The Irish and Celtic programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in Irish language, literature, history, linguistics, and cultural identity, enabling students to undertake original interdisciplinary research across modern and medieval Irish studies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,533/yr
University of Essex4,2(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Applied Social and Economic Research

For Applied Social and Economic Research programme from University of Essex we offer supervision in quantitative research in sociology and other social sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,558/yr
University of Essex4,2(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Criminology

Criminology programme at University of Essex are hosted within our Department of Sociology.  We offer supervision that covers a wide range of topics and we take a global approach to the subject, with particular expertise in diverse regional settings.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,558/yr
University of Oklahoma4,5(32)
Norman, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Political Science

The University of Oklahoma doctoral degree in Political Science is a full-time graduate program for students interested in building a strong theoretical foundation in the science of politics as well as advanced training in political methodology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$11,128/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Sociology offered by the Department of Sociology in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes interdisciplinary and comprehensive learning opportunities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,177/yr
Freie Universität Berlin4,3(46)
Berlin, Germany Top 5% in Worldwide

North American Studies

The Graduate School of North American Studies (GSNAS) at Freie Universität Berlin aims to prepare doctoral students for the various challenges they will encounter in their future careers.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Padua4,2(461)
Padova, Italy Top 3% in Worldwide

Management Engineering and Real Estate Economics

The PhD Management Engineering and Real Estate Economics programme at University of Padua merges two specializations. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,288/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(40)
Fairfax, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Educational Culture, Policy and Society

The doctoral program in Educational Culture, Policy and Society from the University at Buffalo mis for you if you are interested in the links between educational institutions (P–16+) and broader social, cultural, political and economic forces and consequences. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$25,740/yr
Louisiana Tech University3,7(3)
Ruston, United States

Counseling Psychology

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Counseling Psychology at Louisiana Tech University is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and embodies a balanced training experience designed to train professional psychologists in the scientist-practitioner model. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$28,060/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Black Studies

This Black Studies PhD programme from the University of Nottingham is a place for the study of the history, literature and culture of black people (variously defined) in North America, as well as through their historical, cultural and political links to Africa, Britain, and other global sites.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,606/yr
Walden University4,4(15)
Online

Industrial and Organizational Psychology - International Business

Why You Should Choose Walden University's Online PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology - International Business Program? Be confident in your education. 

Ph.D. Part-time Online
2½ yearsTuition not available
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Educational Psychology - Human Development

The PhD in Educational Psychology - Human Development concentration at McGill University emphasizes the development of research skills and supports basic and applied research pertaining to all domains of educational psychology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,177/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Economics

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics offered by the Department of Economics in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes technologically-driven and complex learning opportunities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,177/yr
Warnborough College4,8(4)
Online

Italian Studies

There is probably no other country which has had two periods of greatness — Rome and the Renaissance — when it exerted an enormous international influence. Why not pursue the study of the literature and history of this fantastic country with the Warnborough College PhD in Italian Studies?

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$6,688/yr
Pablo de Olavide University4,4(26)
Sevilla, Spain Top 20% in Worldwide

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences programme at Pablo de Olavide University has the following themes scopes: Social & Behavioural Sciences and Social Work and Counselling.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Lincoln4,2(47)
Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Physical Geography

Through independent research, supervisory meetings, and departmental seminars, this Physical Geography programme at University of Lincoln provides the opportunity to conduct an in-depth research project in an area of physical geography, and aims to build key skills for positions in research, spatial planning, and environmental consultancy and management.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years, 3 months$25,788/yr
University of Lincoln4,2(47)
Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Human Geography

The Human Geography programme from University of Lincoln offers the opportunity to work at doctoral level alongside academics whose research has been internationally recognised.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years, 3 months$25,788/yr
University of Utah4,6(12)
Salt Lake City, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Economics

The Ph.D. Economics program at University of Utah prepares students for professional careers in teaching, research, business, and government. The program provides a broad mastery of theoretical and applied fields of economics. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Texas State University4,1(21)
San Marcos, United States

Geographic Education

Working closely with a dedicated faculty that is recognized nationally and internationally for its research, mentoring, and teaching accomplishments, students of the Geographic Education program from Texas State University embark on a journey of professional development that includes research and teaching opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$16,380/yr

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