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3.5k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Department of Sociology at Indiana University Bloomington is a large, comprehensive department that prides itself on providing world-class, hands-on intellectual support and guidance to graduate student.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
University of Essex4,2(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Within the multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, they offer research supervision in all areas of staff expertise in sports and exercise sciences and related areas. Learn more with the Sport and Exercise Psychology programme from University of Essex. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,358/yr
University of Mississippi3,8(4)
Oxford, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Economics

The Department of Economics in the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi offers the Ph.D. in Economics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$30,150/yr
Baylor University4,2(45)
Waco, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

School Psychology

You can take your passion to new heights with a doctoral degree in School Psychology and open new career opportunities through research in the field at Baylor University. The 101-hour PhD includes coursework, research and a one-year internship.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Massachusetts Boston4,8(5)
Boston, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Counseling Psychology

The Counseling Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts Boston prepares counseling psychologists for advanced careers as scholars and practitioners.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$29,932/yr
Georgia State University4,2(67)
Atlanta, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Public Health - Health Services and Policy Research

The Public Health - Health Services and Policy Research concentration at Georgia State University prepares doctoral scholars to research public health and health care policy.

Ph.D. Full-time Blended
4 years$31,726/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,5(40)
University Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Human Development and Family Studies

Research and graduate training for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in Human Development and Family Studies at Pennsylvania State University provides students with the knowledge needed to contribute to the field of human development.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
Tuition not available
Florida Atlantic University4,0(29)
Boca Raton, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Counseling

Even though it primarily emphasizes research and leadership, the Counseling program at Florida Atlantic University will enhance the student’s clinical, supervisory, and consultation skills.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$19,056/yr
University of Kansas4,6(8)
Lawrence, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Political Science

The Department of Political Science at University of Kansas offers M.A. and Ph.D. programs for students seeking teaching, research, and public service careers involving the study and practice of politics and government

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$20,108/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,5(40)
University Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Spanish

The Department of Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese at Pennsylvania State University offers Ph.D. degrees in Spanish, with specializations in Spanish Peninsular literature (Medieval through Modern), Latin American literature (Colonial through Modern), and Hispanic linguistics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$99,450/full
Cleveland State University (CSU)4,7(92)
Cleveland, United States

Urban Education: Policy Studies

The Urban Education: Policy Studies specialization at Cleveland State University (CSU) is designed for those students who wish to deepen their understanding of the historical, theoretical and practical aspects of educational policy and policy formulation.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$9,641/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(71)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Management - Organisational Behaviour

How does organisational culture impact success? How can we create effective teams and get the best from people? Explore these questions on this Management - Organisational Behaviour programme at the London School of Economics and Political Science. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$33,582/yr
George Washington University4,2(42)
Washington, D. C., United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Economics

The PhD in Economics at George Washington University is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security STEM-designated degree program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$150,552/full
Pennsylvania State University4,5(40)
University Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

The graduate program in Psychology at Pennsylvania State University is characterized by individualized study leading to the Ph.D. degree. Emphasis is placed on research, teaching, and professional career development.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$117,000/full
University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(18)
Honolulu, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

East Asian Languages and Literatures

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures (EALL) at University of Hawaii at Manoa is the largest department of its kind in the country and offers a curriculum unparalleled in its breadth and scope in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language, linguistics, literature, and culture.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$44,864/yr
Pennsylvania State University4,5(40)
Middletown, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

American Studies

The Ph.D. program in American Studies at Pennsylvania State University offers an interdisciplinary approach to studying American society and culture.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
Tuition not available
Pennsylvania State University4,5(40)
University Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

With leading researchers in economic theory, econometrics, international economics, and macroeconomics, the Economics Department at Pennsylvania State University is an outstanding department.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
Tuition not available
Purdue University4,5(33)
West Lafayette, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

American Studies

The American Studies programme offered by Purdue University develops advanced research expertise in American culture, society, and transnational perspectives through interdisciplinary inquiry.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$29,194/yr
University of Jyväskylä4,2(17)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 7% in Worldwide

Social Sciences and Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. The Doctor of Social Sciences (D.Soc.Sc.) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. University of Jyväskylä offers the Social Sciences and Philosophy programme. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of South Florida4,4(44)
Tampa, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Communication

Graduate study at the University of South Florida Department of Communication emphasizes critical, qualitative, and quantitative research, a comprehensive focus that is unusual among graduate programs in the field of Communication.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$19,980/yr

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