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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

International Development (Global Studies)

Join our lively community of doctoral researchers at the University of Sussex and address some of the most important current issues in International Development (Global Studies).

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,633/yr
Washington State University4,5(33)
Pullman, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Political Science

At the Washington State University, we offer our graduate students a phd program from Political Science. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$15,109/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
Imperial4,2(44)
London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Science Communication

The Science Communication programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in the communication of science, public engagement, media representation, and the societal dimensions of scientific knowledge, preparing researchers to examine how science is understood and communicated across different audiences and contexts.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,671/yr
Yale University4,2(54)
New Haven, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Archaeological Studies

The Archaeological Studies degree at Yale University focuses on ritual complexes and writing, ceramic analysis, warfare, ancient civilizations, origins of agriculture, and museum studies. 

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

Italian

At the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Italian. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,297/yr
Brown University4,6(16)
Providence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Archaeology and the Ancient World

Graduate Archaeology and the Ancient World students at Brown University receive a broad overview of the archaeology and art of the ancient Mediterranean, Egypt and the Near East, allowing them to develop particular research interests revolving around one or more of these complex cultures.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$71,700/yr
Yale University4,2(54)
New Haven, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Italian Studies

The doctoral program in the Department of Italian Studies at Yale University offers paths of study and research in all periods of Italophone literary and cultural studies, at the crossroads of disciplines and academic traditions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
Yale University4,2(54)
New Haven, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

The Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies degree at Yale University critically interrogates gender and sexuality as categories of  inequality, difference, and identification. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 yearsFree
University of Wyoming5,0(2)
Laramie, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Cognitive Psychology

The Cognitive Psychology programme offered by University of Wyoming provides doctoral training that promotes expertise in the theories, current knowledge, and research paradigms of cognition and cognitive development, with a strong emphasis on research activities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$21,340/yr
Emory University4,3(39)
Atlanta, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

African American Studies

As an interdisciplinary graduate program, the African American Studies (AAS) Ph.D. Program at Emory University—the first program of its kind in the U.S. Southeast—is a highly selective course of study combining the expertise of an esteemed group of more than 50 core and affiliated graduate faculty.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$48,800/yr
The University of New Mexico4,1(33)
Albuquerque, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Economics

Welcome to The University of New Mexico’s Graduate Program in Economics! We offer students a unique experience as an applied economics department, working hard to improve the global community through academics and policy-relevant research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,146/yr
The University of Tokyo3,5(23)
Tokyo, Japan Top 1% in Worldwide

International Program in Economics

The University of Tokyo offers a three-year Doctoral degree in International Program in Economics, and the program does NOT require Japanese language ability to obtain the degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,308/yr
Aberystwyth University4,1(50)
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Psychology programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in human behaviour, cognitive processes, and psychological research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$30,785/yr
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French Studies - Law

At the New York University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in French Studies - Law. Join us! 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
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 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
Concordia University Montréal4,1(90)
Montréal, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide

Individualized Program

The PhD in the Individualized Program (INDI) at Concordia University Montréal gives you the opportunity to design your own research goals in areas not covered by existing graduate programs and explore topics outside the normal boundaries of research and creation. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$15,933/yr
Johns Hopkins University4,5(42)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Geography and Environmental Engineering

A PhD student in the Geography and Environmental Engineering program at Johns Hopkins University will explore the current state of knowledge in his or her field. Information and ideas developed by others are critically examined and placed in proper context.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$68,592/yr
Johns Hopkins University4,5(42)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in International Studies at Johns Hopkins University is for individuals who have already earned a Master's degree (or have other substantial research experience) and seek to further their expertise as scholars and practitioners of international relations. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$64,850/yr

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