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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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Bogazici University4,3(226)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 9% in Worldwide

Geophysics

Geophysics is a discipline investigating the structure of the Earth, its temporal variations and related forces. This PhD program is offered at Bogazici University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$1,000/yr
McMaster University4,5(68)
Hamilton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

French

The French doctoral program at McMaster University focuses on the literatures, films and cultures of the Francophone world.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,000/yr
University of Washington4,2(57)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

Graduate training is central to the Department of Sociology at the University of Washington. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$33,171/yr
University of California, Davis4,3(12)
Davis, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Anthropology

Students in the Anthropology program from University of California, Davis gain advanced knowledge of the evolution of primate and human behavior.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$30,691/yr
Aberystwyth University4,1(49)
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Criminology

The Criminology programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in criminal justice systems, social regulation, and crime-focused research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,285/yr
The Chinese University of Hong Kong3,8(12)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 1% in Worldwide

Social Welfare

This PhD in Social Welfare is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,996/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Hispanic and Latin American Studies

Could your dedication to Hispanic language and history influence the way their culture is recognised today? We offer a Hispanic and Latin American Studies degree at the University of Nottingham. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,661/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Politics and International Relations

The School of Politics and International Relations at University of Nottingham has long been respected for the quality of its research and teaching. We have strong links with leading institutions in the UK and overseas and a diverse teaching team and student body.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,863/yr
University of California, Davis4,3(12)
Davis, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Communication

The Communication program at University of California, Davis focuses on the social scientific study of human communication using quantitative research methods with a concentration in mediated communication and digital society. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$30,691/yr
University College Dublin4,4(148)
Dublin, Ireland Top 3% in Worldwide

Geography

At University College Dublin, our flagship research Geography degree is our structured PhD programme. The structured PhD focuses on the completion of taught modules in conjunction with a research thesis. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$17,343/yr
University of Illinois at Chicago4,2(20)
Chicago, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Criminology, Law, and Justice

The Department of Criminology, Law, and Justice (CLJ) at University of Illinois at Chicago is an interdisciplinary department with Master's, PhD, and undergraduate programs at Chicago’s only urban, public research university. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$9,376/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(9)
Madison, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Agricultural and Applied Economics

Doctoral Agricultural and Applied Economics students at University of Wisconsin Madison develop comprehensive proficiency in economic theory, mathematics, econometrics, and major and minor fields of concentration. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

German

Could your passion for German language, culture and history help us better understand the world in which we live in today? We offer a phd degree in German University of Nottingham. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,661/yr
University of Nevada, Reno4,2(14)
Reno, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Human Development and Family Studies

This Human Development and Family Studies degree at University of Nevada, Reno provides students with a strong foundation in developmental, interpersonal, and family theories, in-depth research skills and expertise, and builds in-depth knowledge in a content area chosen by the student in consultation with their advisor. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3½ yearsTuition not available
University of Oklahoma4,5(32)
Norman, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Organizational and Community Leadership

The doctoral program in Organizational and Community Leadership at University of Oklahoma is offered on the OU-Tulsa Schusterman Campus.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$11,128/yr
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(80)
Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Near Eastern Languages and Cultures

The Department of Near Eastern Studies at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) currently offers degree programs in Near Eastern Languages and Cultures. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,297/yr
University of Kentucky3,2(5)
Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Political Science

The University of Kentucky has a distinguished history of research and educational achievement. And the Political Science Department at University of Kentucky has a long tradition of excellent scholarship, effective teaching, and training graduate students to become leading scholars in the discipline.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$37,326/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Psychology

The PhD Psychology programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project from across the broad spectrum of topics that are integral to improving our understanding of psychological function.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$36,344/yr
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill4,4(14)
Chapel Hill, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Public Policy

The Ph.D. in Public Policy at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill combines core foundations in theory, empirical and normative analysis, and a policy field area

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,422/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Urban and Regional Science

The Urban and Regional Science programme at Stellenbosch University is presented by the Centre for Regional and Urban Innovation and Statistical Exploration (CRUISE) of the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,308/yr

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