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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
Trent University4,3(50)
Peterborough, Canada Interdisciplinary Social Research
The Interdisciplinary Social Research program at Trent University is addressing social issues of the past, present and future.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$8,958/yr
Lund University4,4(106)
Lund, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Human Geography
The Human Geography programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in spatial, social, and economic processes and their impact on places and societies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
The University of Lancashire4,0(36)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide Psychotherapy Studies
Our Professional Doctorate in Psychotherapy Studies at The University of Lancashire is designed for experienced psychotherapists or health professionals who wish to contribute to research and the advancement of knowledge and practice in this field.
Doctorate Part-time Online
5 years$3,677/yr
Australian National University3,8(54)
Canberra, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide Psychology
The Psychology program from Australian National University provides PhD candidates with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$41,015/yr
Hertie School Berlin4,0(5)
Berlin, Germany Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies
The Berlin Graduate School for Global and Transregional Studies at the Hertie School Berlin is the doctoral programme of the cluster of excellence “Contestations of the Liberal Script” (SCRIPTS). PhD researchers study the manifold contestations and transformations in the economy, politics and society of contemporary liberal societies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Mid Sweden University3,6(10)
Östersund, Sweden Psychology
The primary aim of the postgraduate education in Psychology at Mid Sweden University is to help students becoming independent and skilled researchers.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Sussex4,0(78)
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$31,367/yr
Lund University4,4(106)
Lund, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide Research Policy
The Research Policy programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise in the governance, organisation, and evaluation of research and innovation systems.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Saskatchewan4,2(38)
Saskatoon, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide Culture, Human and Health Development
This Culture, Human and Health Development program at University of Saskatchewan seeks to understand developmental processes in cultural context and across the lifespan.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,831/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Anthropology
Distinguished faculty in these areas enable the Anthropology course at Rutgers University to attract outstanding graduate students who excel in national research grant competitions.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/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
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
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(158)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide Portuguese Studies
A PhD in Portuguese Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is an intensive research degree for those with a strong interest in pursuing academic careers or expertise on specific topics of Portuguese Language, Literatures and Cultures from the Lusophone world.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,902/yr
Abertay University3,9(97)
Dundee, United Kingdom Evolutionary Psychology and Relationship Science
Abertay’s Division of Psychology and Forensic Sciences has a strong and active role in delivering research degrees, including those in partnership with the NHS, local education authorities, Police Scotland, and the business and digital technology communities. This Evolutionary Psychology and Relationship Science programme is offered at Abertay University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$18,353/yr
University of South Carolina3,7(7)
Columbia, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Sociology
Choosing Sociology at the University of South Carolina for your postgraduate studies opens up a range of career prospects from research or education to communications or government service, and much more in the public and private sectors.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$29,760/yr