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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Hebrew and Judaic Studies - Law

At the New York University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Hebrew and Judaic Studies - Law. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Glasgow4,3(92)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Slavonic Languages and Cultures

The breadth of Slavonic Languages and Cultures provision at University of Glasgow is unique within Scotland and encompasses the languages, history, society and culture of Russia, Poland and the Czech Republic. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,038/yr
McMaster University4,5(68)
Hamilton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Global Health

Global Health promotes equity in health and addresses current and future global health issues in innovative and multidisciplinary ways. This degree is offered at McMaster University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$2,978/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide

Political Studies

This Political Studies programme is offered by the Department of Politics and International Relations within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,428/yr
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,4(14)
Chapel Hill, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Media and Communication

Our Media and Communication doctoral program in University of North Carolina Chapel Hill prepares students to lead in the academy and industry.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,422/yr
McMaster University4,5(68)
Hamilton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

Explaining, and analyzing the relationships of, economic phenomena at the individual and economy-wide levels that affect the allocation of resources and the distribution of well-being using economic theory and quantitative methods. This Economics degree is offered at McMaster University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$2,978/yr
University of Strathclyde4,1(46)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Public Health and Health Policy

Students in Public Health and Health Policy programme at University of Strathclyde are expected to undertake research that results in a thesis which contributes to the wider literature in the field, thereby making an original contribution to current knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,992/yr
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Scandinavian Languages

The Scandinavian Languages programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in Scandinavian languages, linguistic theory, and language analysis.

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

Latin American and Caribbean History

New York University’s Department of History includes a Ph.D. field specialization in the study of Latin American and Caribbean History. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Columbia University4,4(113)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Students in the Anthropology program at Columbia University may specialize in either socio-cultural anthropology or archaeology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$56,840/yr
Texas A&M University4,1(17)
College Station, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

The Industrial and Organizational Psychology Doctoral Program at Texas A&M University trains individuals to be both scientists and practitioners.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$16,217/yr
University of East London4,3(139)
London, United Kingdom

Social Sciences

Studying for a PhD with University of East London's School of Education and Communities, Department of Social Sciences will push you to the limit - and you'll be supported all the way by our world-class academic staff.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,581/yr
Brown University4,6(16)
Providence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Department of Sociology at the Brown University has developed an exciting program of studies at the graduate level, built on our faculty's research interests and their commitment to excellence.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$71,700/yr
The University of Vermont3,7(3)
Burlington, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Experimental Psychology

The Experimental Psychology Graduate Program at The University of Vermont places a strong emphasis on mentorship. Each student works closely with a particular faculty member. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$19,928/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Africana Studies

The University of Pittsburgh’s graduate program in Africana Studies is led by faculty trained in Africana Studies as well as other disciplines from the humanities and social sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$47,378/yr
The University of Texas at San Antonio4,4(14)
Helotes, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Counselor Education and Supervision

This Counselor Education and Supervision PhD program at The University of Texas at San Antonio is intended to prepare professionals for careers in research, academic and clinical settings. Graduates will work in counselor education programs and supervise the next generation of counselor educators.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$28,134/yr
Heriot-Watt University4,3(69)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Applied Geoscience

Heriot-Watt University has an active and growing capacity in Applied Geoscience which sits alongside and complements its Petroleum Engineering capabilities and research. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,156/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive psychology is the scientific study of mental function, including perception, attention, learning, memory, reasoning, language, and decision making. The Cognitive Psychology course at Rutgers University offers students the opportunity to conduct original research in modern laboratories featuring state-of-the-art equipment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

African American and African Studies

The Department of African American and African Studies at The Ohio State University offers graduate courses leading to the Master of Arts, and a PhD degrees in African American and African Studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
University of Liverpool4,3(138)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology and Social Policy

At the University of Liverpool, we offer our graduate students a phd programme in Sociology and Social Policy.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$33,872/yr

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