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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide Child and Youth Studies
The Child and Youth Studies programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in children's and young people's living conditions, learning, development, and socialisation.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Swansea University4,2(90)
Swansea, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Social Policy
Studying for the Social Policy program at Swansea University gives you the opportunity to pursue in-depth your own personal or professional research interests in this wide-ranging field, which encompasses such diverse policy areas as health, education, housing, disability, crime, poverty, and the family.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,329/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide Psychology (Research)
This Psychology (Research) programme is offered by the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Johannesburg.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,428/yr
University of Lethbridge3,7(32)
Lethbridge, Canada Evolution and Behaviour
Students in this Evolution and Behaviour program at the University of Lethbridge are normally supervised by Faculty members in the following contributing departments/areas: Biological Sciences, Neuroscience, and Psychology.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,765/yr
University of Johannesburg4,3(231)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 6% in Worldwide French (Research)
This French (Research) programme is offered by the Department of Language, Cultural Studies and Applied Linguistics at the University of Johannesburg.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,428/yr
University of Regina4,1(36)
Regina, Canada Top 15% in Worldwide Experimental and Applied Psychology
The Experimental and Applied Psychology graduate degree programs from the University of Regina in Saskatchewan prepare you for a high-impact career doing psychological research in academic, industry or public-sector settings.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Western University - Canada3,9(58)
London, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide Political Science
The Political Science Department at Western University - Canada is known for the outstanding quality of its research and teaching in Democratic Engagement, Global Justice, Urban Politics and Local Governance, and Research Methods.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,764/yr
Laurentian University3,9(15)
Greater Sudbury, Canada Human Studies and Interdisciplinarity
Apply your knowledge to the many social and physical challenges we face during our lives, such as gender politics, group dynamics, death and dying. We offer a Human Studies and Interdisciplinarity degree at Laurentian University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$14,036/yr
University Kebangsaan Malaysia4,3(31)
Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia Top 6% in Worldwide Economics and Management
We offer a phd programme degree in Economics and Management at the University Kebangsaan Malaysia. Join us!
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,711/yr
The Open University UK4,2(157)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Language, Literature and Politics
The Language, Literature and Politics (LLP) research group at The Open University UK is a cross-faculty collective bringing together researchers from the School of Arts and Humanities and the School of Languages and Applied Linguistics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,976/yr
University of Stirling4,2(69)
Stirling, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide Economics
The aim of the PhD Economics programme at the University of Stirling is the development of students who develop a very high degree of technical ability in economic theory and methods, to allow advanced career progression in the field, and who are supported to make an original research contribution to knowledge through high level peer-reviewed publication.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,727/yr
Washington State University4,5(33)
Pullman, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Experimental Psychology
The doctoral program in Experimental Psychology at Washington State University is designed to produce highly skilled, innovative, and productive experimental psychologists in terms of research and teaching.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$15,109/yr
Birkbeck, University of London4,1(38)
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
Walden University4,4(15)
Online Public Policy and Administration
Build your expertise in the field you’re passionate about with our PhD in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
2½ years$20,878/yr
University of South Carolina3,7(7)
Columbia, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina offers a program of coursework and research leading to the Ph.D. in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$29,760/yr
Washington State University4,5(33)
Pullman, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Prevention Science
The Prevention Science Graduate Program at Washington State University provides training opportunities at the doctoral level for students interested in developing expertise in the study of individuals and families and in the development and evaluation of prevention programs.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$15,109/yr
University of Plymouth4,3(101)
Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide Sociology
University of Plymouth’s Sociology programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$22,541/yr
University of Delaware4,1(39)
Newark, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Education and Social Policy
The University of Delaware’s interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Education and Social Policy program, a collaboration between the College of Education and Human Development and the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, prepares students to address these complex education and social policy questions.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$11,606/yr
Stockholm University4,0(89)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Culture and Aesthetics
The Culture and Aesthetics programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in artistic, cultural, and intellectual traditions across multiple disciplines.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Alberta4,2(136)
Edmonton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Psychology
Normally, students are admitted into the Psychology PhD program at University of Alberta after completing either a bachelor’s or a master’s degree program.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,450/yr