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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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Brunel University of London4,0(131)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Magna Carta Institute

The Magna Carta Institute researches at Brunel University of London, debates and seeks to influence some of the key political, legal and social issues of our time. Its purpose is to analyse how best to create and maintain just societies that fairly balance both personal freedom and authority, and the rights and responsibilities of individuals and society.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,248/yr
University of York4,2(99)
York, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Psycholinguistics

Join an interdisciplinary research community with a wide range of interests that converge on the cognitive dimensions of language ability and use. The Psycholinguistics programme is offered at University of York.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$38,669/yr
University of the National Education Commission, Krakow4,2(11)
Kraków, Poland

Social and Economic Geography, Land Management

In this Social and Economic Geography, Land Management programme at the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, you will gain advanced, detailed knowledge related to this area of research.

Ph.D. Full-time Blended
4 yearsFree
California Institute of Technology - Caltech4,1(37)
Pasadena, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Social Sciences

The Social Sciences program of the California Institute of Technology - Caltech offers the opportunity for highly motivated and quantitatively oriented students to pursue interdisciplinary research in areas common to economics, political science, political economy, history, psychology, anthropology, law, and public policy.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$65,706/yr
The University of New Mexico4,1(33)
Albuquerque, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Communication

The Ph.D. program from The University of New Mexico features the study of culture and Communication applied to three areas of concentration: critical intercultural studies, health communication, and media studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$29,146/yr
Walden University4,4(15)
Online

Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Consulting Psychology

Why You Should Choose Walden University's Online PhD in IIndustrial and Organizational Psychology - Consulting Psychology Program? Be confident in your education. Walden is one of the leading conferrers of doctoral degrees in industrial and organizational psychology, which means you’ll join a diverse cohort of peers.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
2½ yearsTuition not available
University of California, San Diego4,3(16)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Economics

The University of California, San Diego's Graduate Program in Economics has long been recognized for the strong preparation its students receive in econometrics and microeconomic theory.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$36,477/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Comparative Studies

The Department of Comparative Studies at The Ohio State University offers interdisciplinary graduate degree programs in the study of culture at both the MA and the PhD levels. For graduate students enrolled in other departments at Ohio State, the department offers the graduate minor.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
Stanford University4,2(48)
Stanford, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Political Economics

Political Economics at Stanford University is an interdisciplinary field focusing on the collective, political activity of individuals and organizations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$57,170/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

German

The German programme from University of Cambridge can offer postgraduate supervision in literary and cultural topics across the full historical range from the medieval period to the present day, as well as significant coverage of topics in intellectual, social and political history, and in the history of the German language.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$56,829/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(102)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Learning Sciences and Human Development

At Learning Sciences and Human Development from University of California, Berkeley faculty study, design and participate in transformative approaches to individual and social development, approaches within schools and classrooms, and across diverse sites and contexts in communities, workplaces and social movements. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,140/yr
University of Göttingen4,2(24)
Göttingen, Germany Top 3% in Worldwide

Geography

The PhD programme "Geography" from University of Göttingen, is based on a research focus on "Resource Analysis and Assessment of the Geosphere" in the context of geographical research on human-environment relations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Human Development and Family Studies

The Human Development and Family Studies programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in human development, family processes, and life-course dynamics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$20,800/yr
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne4,4(28)
Lausanne, Switzerland Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Computer and Communication Sciences

Our Computer and Communication Sciences doctoral program at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne covers all areas of computer science and of information and communication theory, from its mathematical foundations to systems, platforms, and interdisciplinary applications.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Kansas State University4,2(27)
Manhattan, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology program is offered by Kansas State University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$21,420/yr
University of Virginia4,3(35)
Miami, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Economics

The success of the Economics program from University of Virginia is reflected in our graduates' job placements, which include highly ranked universities, such as Chicago, Columbia, UCLA, Cornell, Penn State, as well as excellent undergraduate institutions, such as Carleton and Brandeis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$34,302/yr
Cornell University4,2(42)
Ithaca, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Germanic Studies

We offer a phd program degree in Germanic Studies to our graduate students at the Cornell University. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$20,800/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Economics

The programme structure of this Economics PhD at The University of Manchester aligns to that of top institutions in the US and the UK, providing you with rigorous advanced training and sufficient time for producing independent research, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$30,053/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Social Statistics

Social Statistics PhD students from The University of Manchester are supervised by at least two members of staff who are experts in their areas of research. Students have an outstanding array of potential training options available to them, including places on postgraduate course units and short courses.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,053/yr
University of Turku4,3(16)
Turku, Finland Top 5% in Worldwide

Economics

The Doctoral Programme in Economics from University of Turku aims at training of experts for the needs of business, society, and academic comminity. It offers scientific researcher training to solve relevant, current and anticipated problems related to business, economy and society.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree

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