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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
Florida International University (FIU)4,3(84)
Miami, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology - Cognitive Neuroscience at Florida International University trains students to become experts in the study of the neuroscience of cognition and behavior.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$18,030/yr
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam4,2(127)
Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide Language, Literature and Communication
The Department of Language, Literature and Communication (TLC) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Faculty of Humanities conducts research in the fields of language, cognition, (journalistic) communication, (digital) information and literature.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Pretoria4,2(183)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide Heritage and Cultural Tourism
This Heritage and Cultural Tourism degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,616/yr
Yale University4,2(53)
New Haven, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide German Studies - Film and Media Studies
At the Yale University we offer our graduate students a phd degree in German Studies - Film and Media Studies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
Yale University4,2(53)
New Haven, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide French
Yale University’s graduate program in French literature offers both a rigorous grounding in French Literature and an interdisciplinary approach to French theory, thought, and culture.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
Bogazici University4,3(226)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 9% in Worldwide Learning Sciences
The Learning Sciences programme offered by Bogazici University develops advanced research in learning sciences, integrating cognition, design, methodology, and socio-cultural perspectives.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$1,000/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(9)
Madison, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Geography
The Department of Geography at University of Wisconsin Madison is a leader in the field of geography and offers exceptional opportunities for graduate education.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
Wayne State University3,7(3)
Detroit, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Economics
The Economics Ph.D. program at Wayne State University provides thorough training for future economists through graduate courses, seminars, tutorial instruction, and research workshops.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$23,181/yr
Yale University4,2(53)
New Haven, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide American Studies
Graduate American Studies students at Yale University enter either the Ph.D. program or the one year M.A. program. Students in the Ph.D. program earn the M.A. en route to the doctorate.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
University at Albany4,3(8)
Albany, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Facilitate transformation in the workplace as you explore the complex relationships between human interactions and organizational success with the PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology program at the University at Albany. Learn how to enhance human well-being and performance in organizational and work settings through science, practice, and teaching.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$28,318/yr
University of Pretoria4,2(183)
Pretoria, South Africa Top 7% in Worldwide Economics
This Economics degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of Pretoria.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,616/yr
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide Human Geography
The Human Geography programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in spatial processes, place-based dynamics, and human–environment relations.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Denver4,8(5)
Denver, United States Top 15% in Worldwide Geography
At University of Denver, we offer three different graduate degrees: a PhD in Geography, an MA in geography and an MS in geographic information science.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,770/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
Durham University4,3(35)
Durham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Economics
The Economics programme at Durham University offers a rigorous research training programme and provides you with the opportunity to become an expert in your chosen field in economics.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$35,619/yr
University of California, Irvine (UCI)4,6(9)
Irvine, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Political Science
The Department of Political Science at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) has a very innovative Ph.D. program with strong interdisciplinary emphases.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$37,217/yr
Stockholm University4,0(89)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Media and Communication Studies
The Media and Communication Studies programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in mediated communication and its role in society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Education Policy and Social Change
Responding to the needs of individuals looking to advance their careers, the University of Pittsburgh School of Education offers a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Education Policy and Social Change that serves professionals from various fields through interdisciplinary and practical experiences.
Ph. D. Part-time Blended
3 years$27,334/yr
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide International Human Rights
Our International Human Rights Program at Florida State University includes a wide variety of specialized courses that reflect the expertise of the faculty.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Imperial4,2(44)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide German Studies
For those who wish to improve their command of a foreign language or to embark on a new one, day and evening classes at all levels from beginners to advanced are available within the college. We offer a phd degree in German Studies at Imperial.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,619/yr