Selected filters
Social Sciences
Field of Study
Location
University
Tuition Fee
Duration
Format
Attendance
Degree Type
Special Programme

3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

1

Communication and Media

The Communication and Media programme offered at  Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills which can set you up for a range of careers.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,138/yr

International and Security Studies

The aim of the International and Security Studies programme from Corvinus University of Budapest is to function as a hub and a productive workshop for critical strategic thinking for those committed to the multidisciplinary study of International Relations and to supply the academic sphere both domestically and regionally with new generations of doctoral graduates.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,990/yr

Child and Educational Psychology

Launched in direct response to the increasing neurodevelopmental, learning, and psychological needs of young people, families, and communities across Ireland, Dublin City University’s pioneering Doctor of Child and Educational Psychology course equips ambitious psychology graduates to become qualified Educational Psychologists.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Gender Studies

The Gender Studies programme from SOAS University of London is a unique programme combining cutting edge theorizing in Gender Studies with the special areas expertise related to Africa, Asia and the Middle East which has been a trademark of SOAS. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$31,529/yr

Sociology

The aim of this Sociology programme offered by Eötvös Loránd University is to ensure the existence of a new generation of scholars dedicated to the social sciences, and especially sociology, and to prepare them thoroughly for the acquisition of the doctoral degree and for independent academic research and teaching at the postgraduate academic level.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,933/yr

Sociology

The Sociology programme from Kaunas University of Technology is a joint doctoral studies with Kaunas University of Technology,  Vytautas Magnus University and Lithuanian Social Research Centre

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree

French Studies

Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the French Studies programme at University of Birmingham.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,529/yr

Political Science and International Relations (Combined PhD)

Political Science and International Relations (Combined PhD) at Istanbul Aydin University  is an integrated doctoral program designed for academically strong students who wish to pursue direct doctoral level education following their bachelor’s degree. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,750/yr

Communication and Media Studies

This Communication and Media Studies course at Eastern Mediterranean University aims to ground students in the theoretical and professional knowledge that they need in order to engage effectively and ethically responsibly in the information and communication age.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$550/module

Creative Arts and Cultural Industries

The Creative Arts and Cultural Industries programme offered at SOAS University of London provides advanced training and research experience at a doctoral level in the broad areas at the intersection of the Arts and cultural production and the cultural economy.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,529/yr

Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies

The Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies programme offered at SOAS University of London welcomes applications from students wishing to undertake research in the disciplines of Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies and Postcolonial Studies.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,529/yr

Ageing and Dementia Studies

The Professional Doctorate in Ageing and Dementia Studies at Bangor University builds on contemporary research evidence underpinning applied practice, health behaviour and health related policy in relation to dementia care from the disciplines of mental health and health and social care management.

Doctorate Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$28,308/yr

Applied Social Studies

Interested individuals of this Applied Social Studies programme from Maynooth University are encouraged to make an informal approach to the Department to discuss their proposal and establish an initial fit between their interests and the Department's research priorities and expertise.

Ph.D. Part-time On-campus
6 yearsTuition not available

Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research)

The Geography and Environmental Sciences (Research) from University of Birmingham provides postgraduate research opportunities across the full spectrum of the School’s research areas, including human geography and environmental health sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$30,842/yr

Sociology

Within this Sociology PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll advance the discipline and engage critically with pressing social issues on our PhD in Sociology programmes.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,891/yr

Languages and Translation Studies

Languages and Translation Studies programme from Cardiff University aims to offer knowledge and expertise in subject-specific and generic skills, qualifying you for both academic and non-academic positions in a variety of organisations.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,991/yr

Psychology

The Psychology programme from European University Cyprus (EUC) is a program of study that provides the opportunity to candidates to carry out research in a field of Psychology, choosing among Clinical, Counseling, Developmental, Neuropsychology, School and Social Psychology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$5,394/yr

International Relations

The International Relations course offered at Eastern Mediterranean University develops candidates’ skills in international political analysis and prepares them for an academic career through a focus on research skills and professional socialization into the International Relations (IR) discipline.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3½ years$3,765/module

Ageing and Dementia Studies

The PhD Ageing and Dementia Studies programme at Bangor University  is embedded in the ‘Ageing & Dementia@Bangor’/DSDC which has a particular focus on resilience and the importance of evaluating and developing health and social care in ageing as well as dementia. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,308/yr

Politics and International Studies

The Politics and International Studies programme from SOAS University of London will train students to design, research and write a successful doctoral thesis.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$31,529/yr

Wishlist