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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
Fielding Graduate University5,0(2)
Santa Barbara, United States Psychology with an emphasis in Media
The Fielding Graduate University PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Media prepares students to work at the intersection of psychology theories and media technologies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$19,980/yr
University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,6(9)
Irvine, United States Top 2% in Worldwide East Asian Studies
The East Asian Studies graduate program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) emphasizes rigorous training in language and textual analysis, with equal attention given to the historical, social, and cultural dimensions of literary study.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$37,217/yr
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,4(14)
Chapel Hill, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Economics
The Economics graduate program at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares students for research careers in academic, governmental and private institutions.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$29,422/yr
University of Stirling4,2(69)
Stirling, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide Sociology and Social Policy
As a PhD researcher in Sociology and Social Policy at the University of Stirling, you’ll benefit from our desire to engage with communities around the world and produce research that makes a positive difference to society.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,727/yr
Freie Universität Berlin4,3(46)
Berlin, Germany Top 5% in Worldwide East Asian Studies
The East Asian Studies programme offered by Freie Universität Berlin develops advanced expertise in regional dynamics, cross-cultural engagement, and Asia-focused scholarly analysis.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide Japanese
The Japanese programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Japanese language and literature.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(80)
Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Languages and Cultures
At the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), we offer a degree in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Languages and Cultures.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,297/yr
University of Pavia4,1(171)
Pavia, Italy Top 5% in Worldwide Economics
Embark on an intellectual journey with the University of Pavia's Economics doctoral program, a beacon of academic excellence.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Lund University4,5(109)
Lund, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Research Policy
The Research Policy programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in the governance, organisation, and evaluation of research and innovation systems.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide East Asian History
New York University's Department of History offers a Ph.D. in East Asian History in a field that builds on the strengths of its core faculty, and in close connection with faculties in related departments (East Asian Studies, Religious Studies, Art History, Anthropology, Sociology, and so on).
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Umea University4,6(27)
Umeå, Sweden Top 6% in Worldwide Economics
The Economics programme offered by Umea University develops advanced research expertise in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and specialised areas of economics through independent research and doctoral-level training.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,4(14)
Chapel Hill, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology
The Department of Sociology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill offers the master of arts and doctor of philosophy degrees in sociology.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,422/yr
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,4(14)
Chapel Hill, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Organizational Behavior
Our Organizational Behavior (OB) PhD Program at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares you to conduct high-impact research on a broad range of topics critical to businesses and managers.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$29,422/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Psychology
The Psychology degree at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is awarded to candidates who complete an approved program in their area of specialization and meet departmental and Graduate College requirements for the degree.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich4,1(100)
München, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide Transformations in European Societies
The International Doctoral Program "Transformations in European Societies" at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich deals with changes in societies and spaces and the effects of these changes on all cultural fields.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Nottingham Ningbo China3,7(3)
Ningbo, China International Studies
The PhD in International Studies is a programme of doctoral study at University of Nottingham Ningbo China for students who would like to undertake advanced research in preparation for an academic or related career.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$19,471/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Social Policy
The Social Policy programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in social welfare, inequality, wellbeing, public policy, and social change, enabling students to investigate complex societal challenges through multidisciplinary research with local and global impact.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,533/yr
London Business School4,3(3)
London, United Kingdom Organisational Behaviour
The Organisational Behaviour programme offered by London Business School develops advanced expertise in understanding individual, group, and organisational dynamics through rigorous empirical research grounded in psychology, sociology, and management theory.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsFree
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide Economics - Innovation
This Economics - Innovation program is offered by the Department of Economics and Econometrics within the College of Business and Economics at the University of Johannesburg.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,428/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide Mental Health
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mental Health offered at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes evolving and in-depth learning opportunities.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,177/yr