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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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King's College London4,2(112)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Political Economy

The International Political Economy programme offered by King's College London is committed to the interdisciplinary study of Europe in a global context.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$40,042/yr
University of Huddersfield4,4(42)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Politics and International Studies (Distance Learning)

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Politics and International Studies (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
3 years$16,818/yr
University of Huddersfield4,4(42)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

English (Distance Learning)

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This English (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
3 years$16,818/yr
University of Buckingham3,8(14)
Buckingham, United Kingdom

Refugee History

Refugee History at University of Buckingham is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral viva voce examination. The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research, completed in three years if studying full-time and usually six years if studying part-time.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,102/yr
Lancaster University4,3(64)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Economics (Integrated)

The Economics (Integrated) PhD is a five-year doctoral programme for students who have not yet gained comprehensive postgraduate training in economics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,778/yr
University of Huddersfield4,4(42)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Accounting, Finance and Economics

This Accounting, Finance and Economics programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,960/yr
University of Huddersfield4,4(42)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Cyberpsychology (Distance Learning)

The Cyberpsychology (Distance Learning) course at University of Huddersfield offers a distinctive environment for research in cyberpsychology through the Cyberpsychology Research Network (CRN), an internationally recognised research group producing high-impact, policy-relevant work. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
3 years$16,818/yr
University of Huddersfield4,4(42)
Online Top 15% in Worldwide

Social Work and Social Policy (Distance Learning)

This Social Work and Social Policy (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield offers the opportunity to explore and address real-world challenges, supported by a strong, interdisciplinary supervisory team with extensive research and practice-based experience. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
3 years$16,818/yr
UCL4,1(112)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Child Health

The Double Degree in Child Health stems from a close academic partnership between UCL and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU Leuven) in Belgium. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$48,184/yr
Tilburg University4,1(107)
Tilburg, Netherlands Top 6% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics course at Tilburg University is offered to candidates interested in becoming the next generation of talented researchers at top universities and organizations around the world. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
The University of Lancashire4,0(36)
Preston, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Archaeology or Anthropology

Work with leading scholars on a project of your choice. Make a significant and original contribution to knowledge through a research degree in Archaeology or Anthropology from The University of Lancashire.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
1 year$25,694/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(89)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Social and Public Policy

The Social and Public Policy programme offered by University of Glasgow draws on the expertise of academics within their Division of Urban Studies & Social Policy (USSP) and Centre for Public Policy (CPP).

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$36,999/yr
Aberystwyth University4,1(50)
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

International Politics

International Politics at Aberystwyth University combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Roehampton4,3(59)
London, United Kingdom

Counselling Psychology

The Counselling Psychology programme of the University of Roehampton provides professional training that leads to eligibility for registration as a counselling psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and chartered status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,020/yr
University of Innsbruck4,2(26)
Innsbruck, Austria Top 5% in Worldwide

Economics and Statistics

The work of graduates of the PhD Program in Economics and Statistics at University of Innsbruck primarily consists of theoretical and empirical research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$811/yr
University of Kentucky3,2(5)
Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Counseling Psychology

Our Counseling Psychology doctoral (PhD) program at University of Kentucky is APA-accredited. Our program follows the Boulder model for preparing scientist-practitioners, with an emphasis on community engagement and belonging.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$37,326/yr
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur4,5(2)
Kanpur, India Top 10% in Worldwide

Cognitive Science

 The complexity involved in the human mind processes triggered by a simple task like the fluttering of one’s eyelids or a simple gesture of lifting a hand is humungous. The Cognitive Science programme is offered at Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,000/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(71)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

International History

As one of the UK's leading centres of historical research, the department emphasises the international and transnational context of historical developments. Learn more at the International History programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$33,769/yr
University of Plymouth4,3(101)
Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Published Works in English

Take the opportunity to pursue an individual research project of your choosing, with expert guidance and personal supervision from a member of the Published Works in English course from University of Plymouth.

Ph.D. Part-time On-campus
1 year$11,259/yr
Atilim University4,0(61)
Ankara, Turkey

English Literature and Culture

The English Literature and Culture programme from Atilim University will  help students achieve academic excellence in the field of English Literature Culture, particularly as prospective academics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,325/yr

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