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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide English and American Studies
Our English and American Studies PhD programme at The University of Manchester offers the opportunity to undertake an in-depth piece of research in the area that most interests you.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,053/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Audiology
Postgraduate research study within Audiology at The University of Manchester is a challenging and rewarding experience. Our audiology research is based in the internationally recognised Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$36,064/yr
Bilkent University4,2(239)
Ankara, Turkey Top 10% in Worldwide International Relations
The International Relations programme from Bilkent University is a highly specialized program. Joins us!
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$17,600/yr
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid4,1(127)
Getafe, Spain Top 10% in Worldwide Economics
Economics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid aims to provide training for researchers with rigorous analysis skills for the most relevant economic problems of our time.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$870/yr
The University of Manchester3,9(90)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Physical Geography
The PhD in Physical Geography at The University of Manchester will allow you to benefit from the supervision of world-leading academics that have very strong reputations for research quality.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,053/yr
Aberystwyth University4,1(50)
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide European Languages
The Department of European Languages at Aberystwyth University offers a range of opportunities for research in three major European Languages - French, German and Spanish.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$27,075/yr
Aberystwyth University4,1(50)
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide International Politics
The International Politics programme offered by Aberystwyth University enables students to undertake original doctoral research within a world-leading academic environment supported by internationally recognised supervision and a strong culture of research excellence.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$30,547/yr
Aarhus University3,9(221)
Aarhus, Denmark Top 2% in Worldwide Art, Literature and Cultural Studies
The Art, Literature and Cultural Studies programme from Aarhus University covers a wide range of studies of the arts in the broadest sense: i.e. visual art and culture, including more recent media such as film, video and computer; theatre, including performance and dance; music, from classical music to modern rhythmic music and sound studies; and literature, from national and area-defined contexts
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Turku4,3(16)
Turku, Finland Top 5% in Worldwide Biology, Geography and Geology
The Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology (BGG) at University of Turku offers high-quality and interdisciplinary doctoral training in natural science research.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
Aarhus University3,9(221)
Aarhus, Denmark Top 2% in Worldwide Anthropology, Global Studies and the Study of Religion
The PhD in Anthropology, Global Studies and the Study of Religion programme at Aarhus University draws on well-established research and teaching in European and Asian Studies, the Middle East, Africa, and the circumpolar regions.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Strathclyde4,1(46)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Psychology
With the Psychology programme at the University of Strathclyde, you can study a DEdPsy over two years or a PhD over three years.
Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$27,983/yr
Johns Hopkins University4,5(42)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Social and Behavioral Sciences
This Social and Behavioral Sciences program at Johns Hopkins University is designed for individuals seeking training for careers as social and behavioral scientists, health educators and health promotion or communication specialists in the public health arena.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$68,592/yr
The University of Arizona4,2(48)
Tucson, United States Top 3% in Worldwide American Indian Studies
The American Indian Studies programme from The University of Arizona – the first such degree in the U.S. – is an interdisciplinary programme designed to prepare graduate students for careers both within the academy and/or in Native American governance, the nonprofit sector, philantropy, and/or government service.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$23,400/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
The PhD in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies prepares students for advanced professional careers in academia as well as non-profit, private or public sector careers in fields such as law and public policy. The Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies program is offered by The Ohio State University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
University of Zurich4,2(54)
Zürich, Switzerland Top 5% in Worldwide English Literature (Individual Doctorate)
The English Literature (Individual Doctorate) program from the University of Zurich requires participants to conduct independent research, write a PhD thesis, and to perform coursework.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$366/yr
University of Bern4,5(6)
Bern, Switzerland Top 2% in Worldwide Brain and Behavioral Sciences
The “Doctoral Program for Brain and Behavioral Sciences" at University of Bern establishes and provides a semi-structured, research-oriented post-graduate curriculum for Ph.D. candidates, with the involvement of senior researchers and Ph.D. students working on issues related to brain and behavioral sciences, scientific writing, research methodology, and statistics.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$488/yr
The Ohio State University4,4(34)
Columbus, United States Top 6% in Worldwide Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
Welcome to the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics (AEDE) at The Ohio State University. Housed in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, AEDE currently has twenty-two world-class faculty members and administers highly respectedbachelor’s, master’s and PhD programs.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide Criminology
This Criminology course from the University of Cambridge is an advanced research degree awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral examination (viva voce).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$56,829/yr
Northwestern University4,3(51)
Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Managerial Economics and Strategy
The PhD program in Managerial Economics and Strategy (MECS), a program offered jointly by the Departments of Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences (MEDS) and Strategy at Northwestern University, emphasizes the use of rigorous theoretical and empirical models to solve problems in both theoretical and applied economics.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$9,344/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide Slavonic Studies
The Slavonic Studies programme from The University of Cambridge, includes seminars and workshops on library resources, giving conference papers, publishing, applications and interviews, and teaching skills.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$56,829/yr