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Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Learning Sciences
This Learning, Cognition, Instruction, and Development - Learning Sciences degree at Rutgers University prepares students for investigating contexts and processes of learning and teaching in a variety of in-school and out-of-school settings.
Psychology
This is a research Psychology doctoral degree offered at the University of Cape Town, by dissertation only.
Psychology
This PhD degree in Psychology is offered within the School of Human and Community Development at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Geography
Embark on a geographical odyssey at Philip University in Marburg, renowned for its distinguished doctoral program in Geography. This program stands as a testament to the institution's commitment to advancing geographical knowledge.
East Asian Languages and Civilization
The PhD program in East Asian Languages and Civilization at Arizona State University is a research-intensive, transdisciplinary, area-based degree in the study of traditional and modern languages and cultures of China.
Gender Studies
Gender Studies at Indiana University Bloomington examines the social processes, cultural representation, relations of power, and forms of knowledge that generate an array of gendered perspectives and experiences worldwide.
Economics
Welcome to the prestigious University Putra Malaysia (UPM), renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovative research. Within the vibrant academic landscape of UPM, the Economics Doctoral Program stands out as a beacon of intellectual rigor and scholarly achievement.
Community Studies
Students enrolled in Community Studies from Kyushu University will receive the following training: gaining the ability to explain from a deep level of knowledge social phenomena in the area of theory and practice or social research with a focus on either cultural anthropology, religion, folklore, sociometrics, regional welfare sociology, family sociology or research that cuts across these fields.
Psychology
The Psychology Ph.D degree offered by Kadir Has University was founded within the School of Graduate Studies. It started admitting students for the first time in 2022.
Political Science
The Political Science programme offered by Istanbul Bilgi University is designed to prepare advanced students to academic career. We offer an academic atmosphere of high quality in the subfields of international relations, political theory, comparative politics and Turkish politics.
Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine
This Acupuncture with Chinese Herbal Medicine programme from University of Bridgeport is the first clinical doctoral TCM program on the East Coast to be offered within a university setting.
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.
French Studies
Tis French Studies, PhD course from University of Cyprus provides students with a contemporary and specialised education and gives them the opportunity to acquire scientific expertise in the rich cultural field of French Studies.
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).
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.
Area Studies (Africa)
The DPhil in Area Studies (Africa) is a research-based course exploring Africa through interdisciplinary approaches, covering politics, history, society, literature, and globalisation, with opportunities for fieldwork and regional focus. The Area Studies (Africa) programme is offered at University of Oxford.
Children and Young People
Children and Young People at University of Northampton offers an excellent route to expand your knowledge and research skills. We aim to create an environment which promotes internationally excellent research that has a positive impact on both practice and policy.
Psychology
The Aberystwyth University DProf Psychology programme combines taught modules with research conducted by students under the supervision of staff who have expertise in the topic of study.
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.
Cyber Diplomacy
The Cyber Diplomacy programme offered by University of East London is designed to meet the current global diplomacy priorities and capacity building.