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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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National University of Singapore4,5(61)
Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology and Anthropology

The Sociology and Anthropology PhD programme at National University of Singapore aims to train students in rigorous critical thinking and equip them to conduct in-depth research using multiple methods to advance the knowledge about society and culture. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,537/yr
Abertay University3,9(95)
Dundee, United Kingdom

Pluralism as a Framework and Approach to Counselling and Social and Health Interventions

The Pluralism as a Framework and Approach to Counselling and Social and Health Interventions research programme at Abertay University will prepare you for a rewarding career as an academic and researcher, as well as opening up opportunities for a diverse range of careers outside of academia.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$18,508/yr
Arizona State University4,3(214)
Tempe, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Geography

Get on the map with this Geography program at Arizona State University offering a unique research environment that places your focus on location - the heart of geography, urban planning, climatology and GIS. Here, you can engage with distinguished faculty to tackle the pressing environmental and societal challenges facing the world today.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$27,810/yr
American Graduate School in Paris4,5(10)
Paris, France

International Relations and Diplomacy

The International Relations and Diplomacy programme at American Graduate School in Paris provides multidisciplinary training in international relations and diplomacy, combining coursework, research, and dissertation work in an international academic environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$8,177/yr
University of Lodz4,0(34)
Lódz, Poland Top 20% in Worldwide

Doctoral School of Social Sciences

The University of Lodz Doctoral School of Social Sciences provides its doctoral students with a Doctoral Supervisor’s care and help to obtain knowledge necessary to obtain a PhD degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Economics by Coursework

The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics by Coursework at University of Cape Town is offered in collaboration with other universities in sub-Saharan Africa and supported by the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) through donor funding. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,578/yr
University of Saskatchewan4,2(38)
Saskatoon, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Applied Social Psychology

The Applied Social Psychology program at University of Saskatchewan offers training in social psychological theory, research design and methodology, statistics, program evaluation, along with many independent research opportunities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,879/yr
University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn4,3(14)
Olsztyn, Poland Top 20% in Worldwide

Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management

Graduates of this program at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn have the knowledge and skills in the field of Socio-Economic Geography and Spatial Management, and academic teaching.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Nottingham Trent University4,4(179)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Social Sciences

The School of Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University offers opportunities to study for a PhD by research. Supervision is available by full-time or part-time study and can sometimes be provided by distance learning. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$24,095/yr
Northeastern University4,3(60)
Boston, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Public Policy

Embark on a transformative academic journey at Northeastern University's Public Policy Doctoral Program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$47,250/yr
University of Kent4,0(59)
Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Psychology

Study Psychology at postgraduate level and you become part of a diverse, dynamic and supportive community in which to research and learn. Research conducted under this programme heading can be in any area of our expertise including Developmental Psychology, Organisational Psychology and Political Psychology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,546/yr
Universiti Malaya4,1(62)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Top 4% in Worldwide

Arts and Social Science

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is University of Malaya’s premier research Arts and Social Science training degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$12,626/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
Newark, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Psychology degree at the Rutgers University provides students with a variety of opportunities to gain hands-on experience at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
MIP Politecnico Di Milano4,0(17)
Milano, Italy Top 3% in Worldwide

Urban Planning, Design, and Policy

Immerse yourself in the dynamic field of urban planning, design, and policy with MIP Politecnico Di Milano's Urban Planning, Design, and Policy doctoral program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(113)
Visby, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

German

Our research in German at Uppsala University includes linguistics, literary studies as well as linguistic and culture didactics. The connection between the areas is strengthened through clear cultural and cultural analytic elements in the research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of St Andrews4,4(24)
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Psychology

The School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews has an international reputation for the quality of its research and has consistently been ranked one of the best research departments in the UK.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,361/yr
Comenius University Bratislava4,0(88)
Bratislava, Slovakia Top 15% in Worldwide

Social Anthropology

The Social Anthropology programme at Comenius University Bratislava encompasses the knowledge on human society, communities and cultures in their various shapes, on their functionning, evolution and interactions, obtained by means of long-term ethnographic fieldwork.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$1,123/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Psychology

This Psychology programme at Stellenbosch University, which requires a minimum of two years of study, focuses on the acquisition and broadening of knowledge in a specific area of psychology at an advanced level. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,308/yr
West Virginia University4,3(9)
Morgantown, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Human and Community Development

The objective of this Human and Community Development program at West Virginia University is to provide doctoral students the opportunity to study and conduct research with faculty in areas of excellence in the Division of Resource Management, in particular, and in other divisions in the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design, in general.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$30,024/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(102)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Anthropology

The Department of Anthropology at University of California, Berkeley offers a PhD in Anthropology, with concentrations in Sociocultural Anthropology, Archaeology, or Biological Anthropology. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr

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