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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
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.
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.
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.
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.
International Doctorate
The University of Economics and Innovation in Lublin, known for academic excellence, proudly offers an outstanding International Doctorate program.
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.
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.
Political Science
The Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science at University of Texas at Dallas provides a rigorous, disciplinary program with strong multidisciplinary links.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Geography
Indiana University Bloomington's Department of Geography has an established reputation as a center of excellence in research and teaching.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.