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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Portuguese

The Department of Spanish and Portuguese is pleased to have a M.A. and Ph.D. program in the interdisciplinary study of the Portuguese-speaking world (Brazil, Portugal, Lusophone Africa and Lusophone Asia), with particular emphasis on the literatures and cultures of these regions. The Portuguese program is offered by The Ohio State University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Anthropology Department at The Ohio State University offers both the MA and PhD degrees. The department includes 19 faculty with active research programs in archaeology, biological and cultural anthropology.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
Boston College4,2(16)
Newton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Organization Studies

Designed to prepare students for academic careers, the Ph.D. Program in Organization Studies at Boston College is recognized worldwide for its rigorous curriculum and exceptional faculty who are leaders in their fields.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Political Science

For students interested in graduate study in political science, Ohio State's Department of Political Science provides the opportunity to prepare your career at a department that places graduate students at the top institutions in the world and become a part of a community of students, educators and scholars. The Political Science program is offered by The Ohio State University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Graduate training in the Field of Anthropology emphasizes sociocultural anthropology, with an additional concentration in archaeological anthropology; biological anthropology is primarily an undergraduate program except under special circumstances, particularly in international nutrition. The Anthropology program is offered by Cornell University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$20,800/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

Ohio State's sociology department offers a strong, nationally-ranked graduate program with a productive faculty and a strong placement record. The Sociology program is offered by The Ohio State University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Spanish

The Spanish programme from The University of Cambridge offers undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan. It is unique in its commitment to exploring the trans-historical and cross-cultural interrelations between all these language areas and their corresponding cultural formations.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$57,270/yr
University of Lincoln4,2(47)
Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Criminology

This Criminology course at University of Lincoln draws on a range of perspectives relating to crime looking at sociology, psychology, and law, and as such provides new opportunities for scholarship and advanced research.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$25,979/yr
University of Göttingen4,2(24)
Göttingen, Germany Top 3% in Worldwide

Behavior and Cognition

The focus of this PhD Degree in Behavior and Cognition from University of Göttingen is on the foundations and the evolution of nonhuman and human primate behavior. Research projects are undertaken in the fields of psychology, anthropology and evolutionary biology, with an emphasis on comparative approaches. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
The University of Texas at San Antonio4,4(14)
Helotes, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The University of Texas at San Antonio’s Ph.D. program in Anthropology offers advanced training in integrating theory and research in order to better understand and solve the environmental challenges facing humanity in the 21st century.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$28,134/yr
Anglia Ruskin University4,1(98)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Criminology

The Criminology programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University investigates crime, offending, victimisation, justice systems, surveillance, and public protection through advanced research into contemporary criminological issues.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
2 years$23,556/yr
Walden University4,4(15)
Online

Developmental Psychology - Administration and Leadership

With a PhD in Developmental Psychology - Administration and Leadership from Walden University, you can drive positive change in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
2 years, 9 monthsTuition not available
University of Glasgow4,3(92)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Central and East European Studies

The University of Glasgow has a long history of research excellence related to the former socialist countries of Central and Eastern Europe following the establishment of the Department for the Study of the Social and Economic Institutions of the USSR during the late 1940s. The Central and East European Studies programme is offered at University of Glasgow.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,313/yr
Tallinn University4,0(27)
Tallinn, Estonia

Psychology

The Psychology programme of Tallinn University is home to researchers and lecturers who work on an international level in developmental, cultural, and school psychology and also the new psychology paradigm – idiographic psychology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
King's College London4,2(113)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Politics Research

The Politics Research programme offered by King's College London investigates political processes, government decision-making, and the interaction of people, ideas, and institutions.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$40,382/yr
Anglia Ruskin University4,1(98)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Music Therapy

The Music Therapy programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores the therapeutic use of music to support adults, older people, young people, and children, advancing understanding of clinical outcomes, therapeutic processes, and wellbeing.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$23,556/yr
Tufts University4,1(72)
Medford, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

International Relations

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in International Relations at Tufts University trains scholars to conduct cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research across key areas of international affairs and political science.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$59,372/yr
Walden University4,4(15)
Online

Forensic Psychology - Crisis Leadership Management

In our PhD in Forensic Psychology - Crisis Leadership Management program at Walden University, you’ll gain deeper insight into the intersection of crime, psychology, and the legal system. Be empowered with tools and support services that keep you feeling confident and motivated every step of the way.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
3 yearsTuition not available
University of West Georgia4,5(6)
Carrollton, United States

Psychology: Consciousness and Society

The Psychology: Consciousness and Society phd degree from University of West Georgia is grounded in the Department's approach to psychology as a distinctively human science.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$1,976/yr
Óbuda University4,2(30)
Budapest, Hungary Top 20% in Worldwide

Safety and Security Sciences

The Safety and Security Sciences programme at Óbuda University develops advanced research capabilities in safety and security sciences with a focus on applied and technical contexts.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$10,109/yr

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