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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
Linköping University4,1(32)
Linköping, Sweden Top 4% in Worldwide Child Studies
The Child Studies programme offered by Linköping University develops advanced research expertise in childhood, social development, and the conditions shaping young people’s lives.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Guelph4,2(61)
Guelph, Canada Top 7% in Worldwide Economics
The PhD in Economics program at University of Guelph will prepare you to become an independent and skilled researcher, in preparation for a career in academia, public or private sector.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$10,933/yr
The Open University UK4,2(157)
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$16,958/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide Political Science
Students pursuing the Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Cincinnati’s School of Public and International Affairs select two of the following major fields of study: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Research Methodology.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,644/yr
University of Liverpool4,3(139)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Geography
Geography is one of the four subject disciplines within the School of Environmental Sciences at University of Liverpool and offers excellent postgraduate research programmes.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$33,836/yr
University of Liverpool4,3(139)
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$33,836/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$31,500/yr
The Open University UK4,2(157)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Digital, Material Transformation and Infrastructures
This Digital, Material Transformation and Infrastructures research area at The Open University UK considers cities not just as cultural and political sites, but also as sites where socio-material relations are enacted.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,958/yr
Hong Kong Shue Yan University3,5(2)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Sociology
The Sociology programme offered by Hong Kong Shue Yan University provides interdisciplinary research training with a focus on Chinese societies and social issues.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$8,795/yr
The Open University UK4,2(157)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide The State, Citizenships and Identities
Religions are implicated in cultural and national traditions as well as in questions of identity and subjectivity. Political and national commitments and involvements are topics of interest here, ‘civil religion’ is a strong area of our existing research. This The State, Citizenships and Identities programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,958/yr
University Malaysia Sarawak4,3(13)
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Economics and Business
Step into the world of academic excellence with the distinguished University Malaysia Sarawak's Doctoral Program in Economics and Business.
D.B.A. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,519/yr
The Open University UK4,2(157)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Migrations, Diasporas, Transnational Communities
The Social Policy and Criminology discipline at The Open University UK has extensive interests and an international profile in the field of Migrations, Diasporas, Transnational Communities.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,958/yr
Birkbeck, University of London4,1(38)
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$21,736/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(163)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Sociology
Getting a PhD in Sociology at University of Cape Town is a great idea! Our PhDs are by research only (although sometimes we will ask or require PhD students to take specific Masters- or Honours-level courses to improve their skills in relevant fields).
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,644/yr
Arizona State University4,3(214)
Tempe, United States Top 3% in Worldwide Counseling Psychology
This American Psychological Association-accredited PhD program in Counseling Psychology at Arizona State University adheres closely to the scientist-practitioner training model in preparing graduates for employment in academic and clinical settings.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$27,810/yr
The University of Milan4,2(191)
Milano, Italy Top 3% in Worldwide Economic Sociology, Organization, and Labor
The University of Milan takes pride in presenting the Economic Sociology, Organization, and Labor doctoral program, a distinguished academic venture that delves into the intricate relationships between economics, sociology, organizational dynamics, and labor studies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Birkbeck, University of London4,1(38)
London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide Cultural Policy and Management
The Cultural Policy and Management programme offered by Birkbeck, University of London explores curatorial activity, archives, community arts initiatives, museum contexts, craft traditions, and urban cultural development within interdisciplinary settings.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,736/yr
SWPS University4,0(56)
Warsaw, Poland Psychology (Wroclaw)
Embark on a transformative academic journey at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Wroclaw with the Psychology (Wroclaw) doctoral program.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Cape Town4,2(163)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide Criminology
The Faculty at University of Cape Town offers a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Criminology which is examined by a thesis.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,644/yr
University of Aberdeen4,4(65)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Archaeology
We offer a phd degree in Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen. Reap the benefits of our unique location in North-East Scotland, surrounded by major archaeological sites from ancient civilisations on the mainland (and Orkney).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,964/yr