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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide States, Political Systems and Development
Our research in States, Political Systems and Development at The Open University UK seeks to shed light on how the state becomes a driver and an agent of development while contributing to the construction of alternative political systems that challenge the current conceptualisation and practice of development.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,976/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Slavic Languages and Literatures
The Slavic Languages and Literatures program at the University of Pittsburgh encourages interdisciplinary work in training future scholars in Slavic Studies and it prepares students to be competitive on the national job market.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$47,378/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Social Policy and Social Justice
Research within Social Policy and Criminology at The Open University UK explores the intersections of Social Policy and Social Justice.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,976/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Cultural and Social Psychology
The Cultural and Social Psychology (CUSP) research strand at The Open University UK brings insights from cultural and social psychology to real-world issues.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,976/yr
The University of Sydney3,9(55)
Sydney, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide Arts and Social Sciences
The PhD in Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Sydney is for those with a first or second-class honours bachelor’s degree, a research master’s, or a master’s by coursework with a research component (75% or above). Alternatively, significant experience and high-level qualifications in the field may be accepted.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,652/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Economics of Development and Structural Change
Uneven development between countries can be attributed to structural differences in how their economies are organised and depend on each other. This Economics of Development and Structural Change programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,976/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide English
Research in English and American literatures has a long and distinguished history at Keele University.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,856/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Criminology
The Criminology programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced expertise in the study of crime, harm, justice, and social responses to offending, preparing researchers to generate evidence that informs policy, professional practice, and societal improvement.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,533/yr
Simmons University4,1(7)
Online Behavior Analysis
Currently, our PhD in Behavior Analysis program at Simmons University is offered with live online classes providing program access to students across the country, and collaboration opportunities with faculty and peers.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$14,640/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide German
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in German offered by the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the Faculty of Arts at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes dynamic and specialized learning opportunities.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,177/yr
Birkbeck, University of London4,2(39)
London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide French
The French programme offered by Birkbeck, University of London explores language, literature, culture, thought, cinema, and history across a broad range of French-speaking contexts and historical periods.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,759/yr
Birkbeck, University of London4,2(39)
London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide Journalism and Communication
The Journalism and Communication programme offered by Birkbeck, University of London examines the journalistic and communicative dimensions of agenda-setting, cities, conflict, ethics, media ownership, mis- and disinformation, professional ideologies, race, and related topics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,759/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Education, Culture, and Society
The Education, Culture, and Society course at Rutgers University is designed to attract a diverse cohort of students who desire systematic and rigorous advanced study of theoretical and practical issues of social and educational equity, change, and reform.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide Economics - Local Economic Development
This Economics - Local Economic Development 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
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Feminism, Law and Gender
This Feminism, Law and Gender research cluster at The Open University UK provides an intellectual and collaborative space for academics, visiting researchers and PhD students interested in gender-focused and feminist analysis of the law.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,976/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Educational Psychology
The Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Educational Psychology degree from Rutgers University prepares students to conduct quantitative, empirical research to advance psychological theory as applied to education.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
Camden, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Public Affairs and Community Development
The Public Affairs and Community Development graduate programmes at Rutgers University offers comprehensive and rigorous courses of study in theoretical and applied social sciences.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Neuroscience and Behaviour
This Neuroscience and Behaviour research area is centred on the Neuroscience Research Cluster, a multidisciplinary grouping of faculty, research technicians and postgraduate research students based primarily in the School of Life, Health and Chemical Sciences at The Open University UK.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,940/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Science and Technology Policy Studies
Science and Technology Policy Studies at the University of Sussex deals with subjects from science and technology capability building in developing countries to policy and regulation in energy and high technology industries to rethinking sustainable development.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,400/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide International Education and Development
The PhD in International Education and Development at the University of Sussex gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in the field of development and education and to hone advanced research skills in methodologies appropriate for contexts in low-income countries.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,400/yr