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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Wollongong4,2(37)
Wollongong, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide Geography and Sustainable Communities
The Doctor of Philosophy in Geography and Sustainable Communities at the University of Wollongong is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$30,095/yr
Cardiff University4,6(159)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide European Politics and Area Studies
European Politics and Area Studies from Cardiff University, is a research area 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$28,577/yr
Newcastle University4,2(79)
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Economics
This Economics PhD programme from Newcastle University aims to develop rigorous scholars who can advance both academic knowledge and practice in the area of economics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,891/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Archaeology
The Archaeology PhD degree from University of York is offered, according to subject-area, in Archaeology or in Conservation Studies, it should normally be completed within three years from the start of enrolment. Thus research projects should, at the outset, be designed to be capable of completion (including submission of the thesis) within that time.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,171/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Social Policy
The Social Policy course at University of Bristol focuses is on the determinants of social problems and the responses to them by governments, policy makers and practitioners.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,521/yr
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(75)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide Politics
The Politics research at Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,072/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Environmental Geography
The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. This Environmental Geography programme is offered by University of York.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$41,720/yr
Sheffield Hallam University4,3(75)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide Sociology
The Sociology research delivered by Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$11,950/yr
Bangor University4,4(85)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide Chinese Studies
Bangor University Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD in Chinese Studies. The School has a long tradition of excellent postgraduate student support, and students will be assigned two supervisors.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,286/yr
University of Brighton4,2(55)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Physical Geography
From investigating the ways in which the world’s largest rivers shape their landscapes, to examining the impacts of iceberg scour on the sea-bed, our Physical Geography staff and PhD students at the University of Brighton are at the leading edge of process and landform analysis and modelling.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,889/yr
Lancaster University4,3(65)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Gender Studies
The Gender Studies course from Lancaster University gives you the opportunity to develop your own research skills and expertise as part of our vibrant cross-faculty community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,491/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Environmental Geography (Distance Learning)
This Environmental Geography (Distance Learning) PhD programme from University of York is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$41,720/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route)
This Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route) programme from University of Birmingham allows suitably qualified Forensic Psychologists to ‘top up’ their existing MSc qualification to Doctoral level through Continued Professional Development.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
1 year$33,726/yr
University of Chester4,3(63)
Chester, United Kingdom History and Archaeology
The Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Chester is committed to high-quality research in the fields of history, archaeology and heritage.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,065/yr
University of Surrey4,4(64)
Guildford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide Literary and Cultural Studies
Here at the University of Surrey while studying the Literary and Cultural Studies, you’ll join a cosmopolitan, multilingual and multicultural community of students and scholars.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$29,386/yr
University of Greenwich4,2(104)
Blackheath, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Development Studies
Our Natural Resource Institute (NRI) in Medway at University of Greenwich provides an ideal environment for innovative and original research in Development Studies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,207/yr
Cardiff University4,6(159)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Comparative Politics, Policy and Governance
Comparative Politics, Policy and Governance degree from Cardiff University, is a research area 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
Dalhousie University4,1(58)
Halifax, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide Economics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Economics programme offers you the opportunity to gain a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods in applied fields of economics. Dalhousie University's economics graduates work with universities, government agencies and the private sector.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$5,048/yr
Queen Mary University of London4,1(112)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Economics or Finance
The Economics or Finance programme of the Queen Mary University of London is part of the School of Economics and Finance who has one of the UK's leading departments, ranked in the top 10 for research power in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$32,015/yr
Brunel University of London4,0(131)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Economics (Integrated)
Find out about the exciting research we do in Economics and Finance. Browse profiles of our experts, discover the research groups and their inspirational research activities you too could be part of. The Economics (Integrated) research program is offered by Brunel University of London.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$33,423/yr