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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Southampton4,4(94)
Southampton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Geography and Environmental Science
Join our researchers working on major global challenges including poverty, climate change and conservation in the Geography and Environmental Science programme from University of Southampton.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$36,800/yr
University of Canterbury3,8(23)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide Cultural Studies
Students in the Cultural Studies course from University of Canterbury develop advanced skills in reading, writing, and critical thinking, while pursuing their own interests in a range of topics exploring the plurality of culture.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$4,818/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery
Enhance your Bachelor’s degree and gain an advanced understanding of national health systems and policy. We offer a PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Italian Studies
Do you want to be part of a stimulating research environment? Join the Italian Studies at University of Birmingham.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,529/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Maori Studies
Build your ability to make a difference for M?ori and boost your career with postgraduate PhD in Maori Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Maynooth University4,1(51)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 15% in Worldwide Geocomputation
This Geocomputation programme at the Maynooth University helps you enhance advanced specialist knowledge in Geocomputation alongside transferable and generic skills.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$15,732/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Cultural Anthropology
Take your skills and knowledge in PhD in Cultural Anthropology at Victoria University of Wellington to the next step with postgraduate study.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Leicester4,2(93)
Leicester, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Archaeology and Ancient History
Students of Archaeology and Ancient History programme of the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$24,264/yr
Curtin University4,2(61)
Perth, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide Economics, Finance and Property
In the Economics, Finance and Property programme from Curtin University you will demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and their practice.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,500/yr
Cardiff University4,6(159)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide International Relations and Globalisation
International Relations and Globalisation is a research area from Cardiff University within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Politics and International Relations research programmes (MPhil, PhD).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,991/yr
Cardiff University4,6(159)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Archaeology
Based in the School of History, Archaeology and Religion, you join a vibrant academic and research community, proud of our reputation for training the next generation of researchers on this Archaeology programme from Cardiff University.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,991/yr
SOAS University of London4,0(32)
London, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Japanese and Korean Studies
The Japanese and Korean Studies programme from SOAS University of London is based on literary, documentary, and archive material available at SOAS and also gathered during fieldwork in Japan and Korea.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,529/yr
Curtin University4,2(61)
Perth, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Public 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 York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Politics
The Politics PhD programme from University of York allows students to explore an area of academic interest in substantial detail.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,171/yr
University of Dundee4,1(73)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Economics
Economic Studies (School of Business), has a reputation for research excellence, having hosted talented academics including the 1991 Economics Nobel Prize winner – Ronald Coase. This programme is offered at the University of Dundee.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,545/yr
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(75)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide Psychology
The Psychology programme from Sheffield Hallam University is a period of intensive, supervised study where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,072/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Geographic Data Science
This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$37,069/yr
University of Dundee4,1(73)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Psychology
Psychologists at the University of Dundee aim to transform lives by consulting and collaborating with local councils, charities and corporations with particular focus on the themes of Social Inclusion & Health and Challenges in Human Communication & Learning. The University offers this PhD degree in Psychology.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,322/yr
University of Huddersfield4,4(43)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Politics and International Studies
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Politics and International Studies 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$25,207/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
Research in the department ranges widely across the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds, from the early-modern period to the present, and geographically across the Americas, Africa and Europe. University of Bristol offers the Hispanic, Portuguese and Latin American Studies programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,521/yr