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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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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 College Dublin4,4(148)
Dublin, Ireland Top 3% in Worldwide

Social Justice

At the University College Dublin, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Social Justice. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$15,422/yr
The University of Iowa4,0(4)
Iowa City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology

At The University of Iowa, the PhD program in Sociology is designed to provide you with rigorous training in theory and methods, with specialized programs in social psychology, gender, and social and political organizations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$32,776/yr
Johns Hopkins University4,5(42)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Psychology

Our Psychology graduate students at Johns Hopkins University are trained in psychological science through general and advanced seminars in the various subdisciplines of psychology, and by active engagement in research. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$66,670/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
Columbia University4,4(113)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics program from Columbia University provides rigorous training and encourages students to do original and innovative work. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$56,840/yr
University of Waterloo4,1(94)
Waterloo, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Geography - Water

The Geography - Water programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced research expertise in geography, water systems, and sustainable solutions to complex global water challenges.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,554/yr
Columbia University4,4(113)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Neurobiology and Behavior

The Neurobiology and Behavior Program from Columbia University offer a diverse set of research and academic experiences that reflect the interdisciplinary nature of neuroscience. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$56,840/yr
Columbia University4,4(113)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Germanic Languages

The Germanic Languages program from Columbia University includes an emphasis on literary and critical theory as well as a concern with reading texts in social and historical context. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$56,840/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

English Studies

Doctoral study in the English Department is possible in a range of topics in literary and cultural studies as well as in creative writing. We offer a English Studies degree at the Stellenbosch University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$1,308/yr
University of Waterloo4,1(94)
Waterloo, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology programme offered by University of Waterloo develops advanced expertise in social structures, institutional dynamics, and contemporary societal challenges.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$10,554/yr
IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca4,5(6)
Lucca, Italy

Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences

The Doctoral Program in Economics, Analytics and Decision Sciences at IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca is based on the development of skills that underlie the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the phenomena observed in economic and social systems. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Georgia4,1(51)
Athens, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Educational Administration and Policy

The PhD in Educational Administration and Policy from University of Georgia prepares graduates for careers in educational policy analysis or leadership within P-12 educational research, government, academia or non-profit sectors.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Manchester Metropolitan University4,3(143)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Psychology programme at Manchester Metropolitan University will help you advance or change your career, deepen your expertise, and expand your research and practical skills.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,921/yr
Manchester Metropolitan University4,3(143)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Politics

The Politics programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills in digital politics, political communication, and contemporary political processes.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,921/yr
Masaryk University4,2(108)
Brno, Czech Republic Top 7% in Worldwide

Social Policy and Social Work

The Social Policy and Social Work programme from Masaryk University aims to prepare professionals focused on the exploration of social and public policy issues, social work and human resources development programmes.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Columbia University4,4(113)
Manhattan, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies

The idea of the Orient has changed and been deconstructed by Columbia’s own faculty, but Columbia’s eminence has never wavered. The Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies program is offered by Columbia University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$56,840/yr
University of California, San Diego4,3(16)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Clinical Psychology Joint Doctoral Program

The SDSU Psychology Clinic serves as a training facility for the Clinical Psychology Joint Doctoral Program from University of California, San Diego with doctoral students in clinical psychology working under the supervision of licensed SDSU and UC San Diego faculty. 

Doctorate Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,477/yr
University of California, San Diego4,3(16)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology program at the University of California, San Diego offers training in a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches, from the humanistic to the computational. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$36,477/yr
University of Kentucky3,2(5)
Lexington-Fayette, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Psychology

Doctoral Psychology training at the University of Kentucky takes place in the context of research and training clusters that reflect prominent themes, levels of analysis, and methodologies within psychology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$37,326/yr

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