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3.5k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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Florida International University (FIU)4,3(84)
Miami, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

International Crime and Justice

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice (DCCJ) at Florida International University offers a Ph.D. in International Crime and Justice (ICJ).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$18,030/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

Our MRes is the normal route to PhD Economics at University of Nottingham. It is an integrated one year Masters in Research, from which students progress to the PhD in Economics lasting four years.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$34,370/yr
University at Albany4,3(8)
Albany, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Political Science

The PhD in Political Science program at the University at Albany provides a broad foundation in classic and contemporary theoretical, empirical, and methodological debates in political science, while allowing you to gain expertise in your area of interest.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$28,318/yr
Regent University4,4(7)
Online

Industrial-Organizational

Are you ready to make a positive difference in work culture? Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies with a concentration in Industrial-Organizational will equip you in mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science through this scientific discipline that studies human behavior in the workplace. 

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$11,815/yr
University of Florida4,3(99)
Gainesville, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Clinical and Health Psychology

The department of Clinical and Health Psychology at University of Florida is an academic and professional unit in the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the Health Science Center on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,872/yr
University of Georgia4,1(51)
Athens, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at University of Georgia offers a program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy in anthropology. These graduate programs reflect training in basic anthropological knowledge and the department’s focus on environmental and ecological anthropology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Anglia Ruskin University4,1(98)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Audiology and Hearing Disability

The Audiology and Hearing Disability programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University investigates hearing and balance disorders, hearing healthcare, rehabilitation, and the wider impacts of hearing loss through translational and interdisciplinary research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$23,358/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Studies

The Geography and Environmental Studies programme from Stellenbosch University is research–based and contains no coursework. The student completes a dissertation of about 90 000 words on a selected geographical research problem. The dissertation must place the research in a disciplinary context and contributes to the creation of new knowledge. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,386/yr
University of Leeds4,4(53)
Leeds, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Performance and Cultural Industries

Undertaking a PhD in the School of Performance and Cultural Industries at University of Leeds will allow you to become an expert in a specialist area.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$34,703/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(194)
Vancouver, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

University of British Columbia has granted Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Sociology since 1970, although the first sociology course was taught at the university as long ago as 1921.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$6,965/yr
York University4,1(182)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Geography

At York University, we are one of Canada’s leading graduate programs in Geography. Our recognized strength is in both biophysical processes and in critical human geography.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$8,458/yr
University of Utah4,6(12)
Salt Lake City, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Human Development and Social Policy

The Human Development and Social Policy program at University of Utah involves intensive research on important polices and issues in the family, community and social life.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
UCL4,1(112)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Social Science

The Social Science programme at University College London (UCL) is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice. 

Ph. D. Part-time On-campus
4 years$20,889/yr
University of Georgia4,1(51)
Athens, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Communication Studies

The Department of Communication Studies (formerly Speech Communication) at University of Georgia offers programs leading to the MA and PhD degrees. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Regent University4,4(7)
Online

Life Coaching

You can become a seasoned, highly sought after leader in helping others identify, pursue and achieve their goals. Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Life Coaching prepares you for a career in the areas of mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science. 

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$11,815/yr
University of Kentucky3,2(5)
Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Geography

We are pleased that you are interested in graduate studies in Geography at the University of Kentucky. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$37,326/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Development Studies

Through the Development Studies course from the University of Cambridge all students will take a compulsory Research Methods course in the first year. Students are also encouraged to attend a wide range of seminars and other events organised by the Centre of Development Studies and departments throughout the University, such as the Social Sciences Research Methods Centre.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$56,788/yr
University of Georgia4,1(51)
Athens, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

All Sociology students at University of Georgia receive strong training in research methods and analytic techniques, as well as in several major substantive areas. A favorable faculty-to-student ratio permits an emphasis on individualized instruction and student-faculty collaboration.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Regent University4,4(7)
Online

Human Services Counseling

Imagine influencing policies and practices that impact the people and organizations in your community. Regent University’s Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling & Psychological Studies – Human Services Counseling prepares you for a career in the areas of mental health counseling, research, education, and psychological science.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 years$11,815/yr
University of British Columbia4,2(194)
Vancouver, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

French

The Graduate Program in French Studies at University of British Columbia offers a dynamic curriculum that focuses on a contextualized understanding of the languages, literatures, and cultures of France, Québec, and the Francophone world.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$6,965/yr

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