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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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University of Maryland4,0(16)
College Park, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

International Education Policy

The International Education Policy (IEP) program at the University of Maryland offers Ph.D. degrees designed to provide an interdisciplinary understanding of today's educational policy and practice.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$33,804/yr
University of Aberdeen4,4(65)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Sociology

Students entering the Sociology PhD programme at University of Aberdeen should have prior methods training at the postgraduate level. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,210/yr
Coventry University4,1(496)
Coventry, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Trust, Peace and Social Relations

The Trust, Peace and Social Relations programme offered by Coventry University investigates peacebuilding, conflict transformation, trust, governance, security, migration, and community relations to address contemporary social and global challenges.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,210/yr
Abertay University3,9(95)
Dundee, United Kingdom

Criminology

Abertay University has been a key partner in a number of large European grants specifically examining the interaction between technology, society and social innovation, as well as exploring social network dynamics for collective awareness. The university offers this PhD in Criminology.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$18,508/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
University of Buckingham3,8(14)
Buckingham, United Kingdom

Psychology

The School of Psychology at University of Buckingham fosters a culture of collaborative, multidisciplinary research and you will join a vibrant community that includes regular work-in-progress seminars to foster an active research environment. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$19,518/yr
University of Aberdeen4,4(65)
Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Geography and Environment

Interdisciplinary Geography and Environment research at University of Aberdeen is addressing societal challenges, earth surface processes and environment change.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,210/yr
Sapienza University of Rome4,2(510)
Roma, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology and Social Neuroscience

The PhD in Psychology and Social Neuroscience at Sapienza University of Rome is designed to train researchers in a multidisciplinary vein and to advance their knowledge in theory, research methodology, and several substantive fields that are part of psychology and social neuroscience field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Mannheim4,1(23)
Mannheim, Germany Top 7% in Worldwide

Sociology

The University of Mannheim hosts an exceptional Sociology doctoral program. Renowned for its academic excellence and distinguished faculty, this program offers a comprehensive exploration of advanced theories and methodologies in sociology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Washington State University4,5(33)
Pullman, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology Program at Washington State University is designed to integrate research and teaching in the training of students. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$15,109/yr
University of Barcelona4,1(101)
Barcelona, Spain Top 2% in Worldwide

Brain, Cognition and Behaviour

What neural and computational substrates underlie cognition and behaviour? The teaching staff of the doctoral programme in Brain, Cognition and Behaviour at University of Barcelona use a variety of theoretical, experimental and methodological approaches to address this fundamental question in psychology.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$607/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
Western University - Canada3,9(58)
London, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics department at Western University - Canada offers a world-class PhD program, featuring an exceptional faculty as well as access to superb facilities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,799/yr
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore4,1(116)
Milano, Italy Top 5% in Worldwide

Sociology, Organizations, and Cultures

Embark on a dynamic academic journey with Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore's distinguished doctoral program in Sociology, Organizations, and Cultures.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Delaware4,1(39)
Newark, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Linguistics and Cognitive Sciences

The Ph.D. in Linguistics and Cognitive Sciences at the University of Delaware is designed to furnish students with a solid background in theoretical linguistics as well as to direct them to advanced study in a particular area of specialization.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,392/yr
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona4,1(92)
Barcelona, Spain Top 3% in Worldwide

Economic Analysis

The Economic Analysis programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in economic theory and quantitative analysis within an international academic environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$857/yr
Case Western Reserve University4,5(15)
Cleveland Heights, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Developmental, Cognitive, and Affective Sciences

Discover connections and build new understandings of the human brain, mind, and behavior with a PhD in Developmental, Cognitive, and Affective Sciences from Case Western Reserve University—one of the top research universities in the country. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Psychology program at the University of Pittsburgh prepares students for academic, scientific, and industry careers that emphasize research and teaching. We offer a rich and dynamic intellectual community with outstanding opportunities to study behavior at multiple ages, using state-of-the-art methods and varying levels of analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$47,378/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World

The Graduate Group in the Art and Archaeology of the Mediterranean World at the University of Pennsylvania trains students for careers in the art and archaeology of Classical and Near Eastern Civilizations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
Oxford Brookes University4,2(65)
Oxford, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Psychology

A Psychology research degree in the Centre for Psychological Research at Oxford Brookes University allows you to develop your skills and contribute to internationally recognised psychology related research supported by skilled staff and a vibrant, cross-discipline research student community.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$25,979/yr

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