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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Russian
The Department of Russian has an outstanding record of research. University of Bristol offers the Russian programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,521/yr
University of Reading4,2(27)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide French Studies
On French Studies programmes at the University of Reading, they offer expert supervision in a wide range of areas.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,319/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Global Ethics
Conduct your own Global Ethics research with the support of experts from the Department of Philosophy from University of Birmingham. Explore key ethical issues that have a real-world impact on people's lives.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,529/yr
Central European University (CEU)4,4(29)
Vienna, Austria Comparative Gender Studies
The PhD program in Comparative Gender Studies at Central European University (CEU) focuses on the exploration of gender in its intersection with significant social categories such as race, nation, ethnicity, class, sexuality, age, or ability, and in the context of global knowledge production.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$16,856/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide Physical Geography
Take your skills and knowledge further with a postgraduate qualification in Physical Geography at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Canterbury3,8(23)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide European Studies
The European Studies programme at University of Canterbury is focused around the National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE), which provides unique training and development opportunities for postgraduate students seeking careers in trade, foreign affairs, and policy.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,818/yr
Dalhousie University4,1(58)
Halifax, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide English
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in English programme explores an area of academic research and literary, social, and cultural history. Many graduates hold tenured or tenure-stream university appointments, others have found successful careers in publishing, college teaching, immigration education, digital humanities, information technology, and academic administration.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$3,404/yr
University of Southampton4,4(94)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Economics
Join our community of scholars investigating economic behaviour and societal problems. Become part of a centre of excellence that is influencing policy and using interdisciplinary approaches to tackle some of the world's most pressing economic concerns. We offer a phd degree in Economics at the University of Southampton.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$27,094/yr
Maynooth University4,1(51)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in Worldwide Anthropology
The Anthropology programme from Maynooth University is an advanced research degree that requires considerable initiative on the part of the student to engage in independent, original scholarship.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$15,732/yr
SOAS University of London4,0(32)
London, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide South Asian Studies
The South Asian Studies programme from SOAS University of London has an international reputation for excellence in the field of South Asian studies earned by the world leading research undertaken.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,529/yr
Brunel University of London4,0(131)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Anthropology
Find out about our research in Anthropology at the Brunel University of London. PhD students come to Brunel from diverse cultural backgrounds and belong to a genuinely international anthropology department.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,499/yr
Curtin University4,2(61)
Perth, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy - Spatial Sciences
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Spatial Sciences candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$26,621/yr
Flinders University4,0(47)
Adelaide, Australia Top 6% in Worldwide Psychology
Generate new knowledge through scientific research with this PhD in Psychology at the Flinders University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,079/yr
Corvinus University of Budapest4,0(85)
Budapest, Hungary Geopolitics and Sustainable Development
The Geopolitics and Sustainable Development programme offered at Corvinus University of Budapest is open to students conducting research primarily in the fields of economic geography, geopolitics, development policy, urban studies, environmental economics and environmental policy.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,990/yr
Sunway University4,3(25)
Subang Jaya, Malaysia Top 15% in Worldwide Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology degree from Sunway University is a research higher degree. This research postgraduate programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge of research methods and the skills to independently conduct research in many areas of behavioural science.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,182/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Comparative Literatures and Cultures
Research in Comparative Literatures and Cultures sits within the School of Modern Languages and builds on two areas of strength within the school: transnational studies and intermediality. University of Bristol offers the Comparative Literatures and Cultures programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,521/yr
Cardiff University4,6(159)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Conservation
Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion from Cardiff University, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Conservation programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,991/yr
Curtin University4,2(61)
Perth, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Social Policy
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Social Policy candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,500/yr
University of Surrey4,4(64)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Sociology
Boasting an international reputation and a thriving academic environment, the Sociology programme of the University of Surrey supervises PhDs in a wide range of subjects across sociology, criminology, digital media and communications and related areas.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,386/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Geography (Urban and Regional Studies)
This Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) programme from University of Birmingham is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$30,842/yr