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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
Clark University4,6(5)
Worcester, United States Top 20% in Worldwide Developmental Psychology
Clark University’s Developmental Psychology doctoral program at the nationally-renowned Frances L. Hiatt School of Psychology is dedicated to studying human development in societal and cultural contexts.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$59,680/yr
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
Singapore Management University4,0(22)
Singapore, Singapore Top 15% in Worldwide Economics
In the Economics program from Singapore Management University, we train you to undertake rigorous research and analysis in economics so that you could excel in your research area and become a top economics researcher.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$19,626/yr
Imperial4,2(44)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Russian 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 Russian Studies degree at the Imperial.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,619/yr
Carnegie Mellon University4,3(25)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Societal Computing
Our PhD Societal Computing program at the Carnegie Mellon University in the integrated, innovative discipline of Societal Computing provides the techniques, theories, and research methods to address societal issues and create technologies that impact society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$51,250/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(33)
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 College Dublin4,4(147)
Dublin, Ireland Top 3% in Worldwide Social Policy
The Social Policy programme at University College Dublin has commencement dates in January, May and September annually.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$15,407/yr
Boston College4,2(16)
Newton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide Psychology and Neuroscience
The Psychology and Neuroscience program at Boston College is aimed at students who intend to become research psychologists and neuroscientists, participating in the basic search for knowledge about the human mind and brain.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Sociology
Key to the doctoral training offered by the New York University Department of Sociology is a distinguished faculty doing cutting-edge research on topics important to theory and policy.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
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
University of Alberta4,2(136)
Edmonton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Anthropology
The Department of Anthropology at University of Alberta offers the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts (thesis-based).
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$7,448/yr
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$29,503/yr
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Hispanic Languages and Literatures
The University of Pittsburgh's graduate program in Hispanic Languages and Literatures is one of the top graduate programs in Latin American literature and cultural studies in the United States.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$47,378/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(9)
Madison, United States Top 1% in Worldwide African Cultural Studies
The mission of the Department of African Cultural Studies at University of Wisconsin Madison is to provide research and teaching in the languages and expressive cultures of Africa and Africans around the world.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
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$19,482/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$1,442/yr
The University of New Mexico4,1(33)
Albuquerque, United States Top 10% in Worldwide Geography
The Department of Geography at New Mexico State University (NMSU) and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at The University of New Mexico (UNM) jointly offer a Doctor of Philosophy in Geography.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,146/yr
Oklahoma State University4,2(11)
Stillwater, United States Top 9% in Worldwide Counseling Psychology
Train for professional practice as a counseling psychologist in medical, public and family service, academic, private practice or community settings. We offer a Counseling Psychology degree at the Oklahoma State University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$17,890/yr
Florida State University4,4(370)
Tallahassee, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Geophysical Fluid Dynamics at Florida State University is an interdisciplinary field of study in which the primary goal is an improvement in our basic understanding of fluid flows that occur in nature.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Durham University4,3(35)
Durham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology Department’s research activity at Durham University focuses on five main research themes, around which we organise research groups of staff and postgraduate researchers to share and develop research ideas and practices.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,619/yr