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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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University of Kansas4,6(8)
Lawrence, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics department at University of Kansas offers a Master of Arts degree and a Doctor of Philosophy degree and, in conjunction with the School of Law, a program in which one can earn the Master of Arts and Juris Doctor degrees. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$20,108/yr
Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences4,0(26)
Wroclaw, Poland

Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management

Enriching the academic landscape in Poland, the Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences proudly introduces its doctoral program in Social and Economic Geography and Spatial Management.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
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
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 Economics and Innovation in Lublin4,4(27)
Lublin, Poland

International Doctorate

The University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, known for academic excellence, proudly offers an outstanding International Doctorate program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Human Development

The Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Human Development degree at Rutgers University is concerned with the study of human development and learning across the life span.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
Camden, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Public Affairs and Community Development

The Public Affairs and Community Development graduate programmes at Rutgers University offers comprehensive and rigorous courses of study in theoretical and applied social sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
University of Texas at Dallas4,4(8)
Richardson, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science at University of Texas at Dallas provides a rigorous, disciplinary program with strong multidisciplinary links.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$21,202/yr
University of Maryland4,0(16)
College Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Geographical Sciences

Students in the Geographical Sciences Ph.D. program at the University of Maryland advance the scholarship in various areas among which are: Human Dimensions of Global Change, Land Cover, Land Use Change, Geospatial Information Sciences and Remote Sensing and Carbon, Vegetation Dynamics and Landscape-scale Processes.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$5,008/yr
University of Maryland4,0(16)
College Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Government and Politics

The Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland offers a Ph.D. degree in political science, intended for those planning academic and research-based careers.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$11,268/yr
University of Maryland4,0(16)
College Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Maternal and Child Health

This program at the University of Maryland equips students to address Maternal and Child Health issues at both the family and population levels. It is unique in its focus on the whole family system and family health policy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$11,685/yr
University of Milano - Bicocca4,1(152)
Milano, Italy Top 5% in Worldwide

Psychology, Linguistics and Cognitive Neuroscience

This PhD Psychology, Linguistics and Cognitive Neuroscience program at University of Milano - Bicocca is based in the Department of Psychology and is aimed at training two types of professionals. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Geography

Indiana University Bloomington's Department of Geography has an established reputation as a center of excellence in research and teaching. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
Tampere University4,1(45)
Tampere, Finland Top 6% in Worldwide

Media, Communication and Performing Arts

The Doctoral Programme in Media, Communication and Performing Arts at Tampere University produces highly qualified experts and researchers to work in the fields of journalism, media research, game studies, communications, visual culture, audio research and the performing arts.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Kansas4,6(8)
Lawrence, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Organizational Behavior

The doctoral program in Organizational Behavior (OB) at University of Kansas prepares students for success in research universities as faculty members specializing in organizational behavior. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$20,108/yr
University of Texas El Paso4,2(21)
El Paso, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Sociology

Students in the Sociology Ph.D. program at the University of Texas El Paso study the social complexities of the U.S.-Mexico border region and its people, conducting research into the challenges they face and possible solutions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$7,642/yr
University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(18)
Honolulu, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Global and International

The COE (College of Education) PhD offers a track in Global and International at University of Hawaii at Manoa through the Department of Educational Foundations. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$44,864/yr
The Open University UK4,2(157)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Feminism, Law and Gender

This Feminism, Law and Gender research cluster at The Open University UK provides an intellectual and collaborative space for academics, visiting researchers and PhD students interested in gender-focused and feminist analysis of the law.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$17,737/yr
The Open University UK4,2(157)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Political Economy and Environmental Politics

Research in Political Economy and Environmental Politics at The Open University UK explores conceptual and practical issues at the intersection of environmental concerns, politics and justice.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$17,737/yr
Western University - Canada3,9(58)
London, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies

Explore the dynamics that shape your everyday experiences as a gendered person in contemporary culture. We offer a Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies degree at Western University - Canada. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,740/yr

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