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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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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 Illinois at Chicago4,2(20)
Chicago, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science at University of Illinois at Chicago emphasizes the study of political action and behavior, culture, and institutional structures and settings. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
University of Missouri–St. Louis3,6(5)
Saint Louis, United States Top 20% in Worldwide

Criminology and Criminal Justice

The doctoral Criminology and Criminal Justice program from University of Missouri–St. Louis is designed to provide students with a command of criminological knowledge and analytical skills.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$24,150/yr
University of South Bohemia in Ceské Budejovice (USB)4,0(23)
Ceské Budejovice, Czech Republic Top 20% in Worldwide

Archaeology

The objective of the doctoral programme Archaeology is the completion of the scientific education in the field of archaeology so that the graduates will be able to perform scientific work in the Czech Republic and abroad independently. Great emphasis is placed on independent scientific work, which each student has to complete individually based on intensive contact with the teacher.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$23/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago4,2(20)
Chicago, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Economics

Our doctoral Economics program at University of Illinois at Chicago provides rigorous training in modern theory and data analysis. We are particularly strong in the fields of applied microeconomics, especially labor economics, education, economic development, public finance and health economics, and also international macroeconomics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
Grand Canyon University4,2(18)
Online

General Psychology - Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in General Psychology - Integrating Technology, Learning, and Psychology program at Grand Canyon University guides learners in understanding how psychology, technology and instruction can seamlessly integrate in learning environments. 

Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$11,250/yr
University of Tennessee Knoxville4,5(15)
Knoxville, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

A minimum of 51 credit hours beyond the master’s degree is required for the PhD degree. These credit hours include 24 credit hours of Doctoral Research and Dissertation and a minimum of 27 credit hours in graduate course work (9 courses). The Sociology program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,288/yr
University at Buffalo4,4(40)
Fairfax, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Community Health and Health Behavior

A degree in Community Health and Health Behavior from the University at Buffalo, provides a foundational understanding of the factors that influence individuals' health choices. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,740/yr
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

Political Science - Gender and Women's Studies

The program at McGill University may also be taken as the Political Science - Gender and Women's Studies option which focuses coursework and research on gender and women studies of the foundation in political science theory and methods in the following political science subfields: international relations, comparative politics, Canadian politics, and political theory.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,177/yr
King's College London4,2(113)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Policy Studies

The Interdisciplinary Policy Studies programme offered by King's College London examines social justice, policy processes, and social transformation through interdisciplinary social science research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$40,085/yr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)4,3(59)
Cambridge, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History, Anthropology, and Science, Technology, and Society

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)'s Doctoral Program in History, Anthropology, and Science, Technology, and Society (HASTS) trains scholars to study science and technology as activities situated in social and cultural contexts. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$64,310/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(102)
Exeter, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Clinical Practice

The Psychodynamic, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Clinical Practice DPPClinPrac programme from The University of Exeter provides clinical training as either a Psychodynamic or a Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist.

Ph. D. Part-time Blended
4 years$17,437/yr
Masaryk University4,2(108)
Brno, Czech Republic Top 7% in Worldwide

Anthropology

This Anthropology programme from Masaryk University develops students in the field of Anthropology as developed at the Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Science, MU. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,344/yr
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French Studies and French

The Institute of French Studies (IFS) at NYU is an interdisciplinary program devoted to the study of modern and contemporary France and francophone countries. We offer a French Studies and French degree at the New York University. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Atlantic World

New York University’s Department of History offers a Ph.D. concentration in the study of the Atlantic World.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Manchester Metropolitan University4,3(143)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

English

The English programme offered at Manchester Metropolitan University will help you advance or change your career, deepen your expertise, and expand your research and practical skills.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,723/yr
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona4,1(92)
Barcelona, Spain Top 3% in Worldwide

Media, Communication and Culture

The Media, Communication and Culture programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in analysing communication systems, cultural dynamics, and media structures.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$851/yr
University of Strathclyde4,1(46)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Journalism, Media and Communication

The Journalism, Media and Communication programme at University of Strathclyde is taken within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and supported by a team of internationally renowned academics.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,992/yr
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Africana Studies

The Africana Studies Ph.D. program at Cornell University is a small and high quality program designed to expand knowledge production about peoples of African descent and to train future generations of scholars who will deepen and refine the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$20,800/yr

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