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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Groningen4,4(109)
Groningen, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences
The Research School of Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences (BCN) is a multi-disciplinary research school within the University of Groningen.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Sheffield4,2(94)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Psychology
Our Psychology postgraduate community at the University of Sheffield is a supportive, creative environment which postgraduate students thrive within as part of an internationally renowned, research-led department.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$41,126/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Social Psychology
The Social Psychology programme at Rutgers University facilitates the transition from being a consumer of psychological science to becoming a contributor. Therefore, the research-oriented programme provides graduate students with the training necessary to identify, evaluate and test social, personality, and health psychology research questions.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide French
Doctoral candidates in French at Rutgers University receive rigorous and broad training in various aspects of French language, literature in and outside France, theory, literary and cultural criticism, and cinema.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Archaeology and Palaeoecology
The Archaeology and Palaeoecology programme at Queen's University Belfast explores long-term changes in ecosystems, environments, climate and human societies, using approaches such as pollen analysis, tephra dating, dendrochronology and radiocarbon dating, alongside investigations of culture through time and space.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$38,602/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Politics and International Relations
The Research Centre for the Study of Politics, International Relations and Environment from Keele University is an excellent base for pursuing doctoral research, with a long record of successful Politics and International Relations PhD students who have gone on to careers in research in academia and in other fields.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,848/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide Italian
The maximum number of Italian course credits required is 48, of which at least 27 must be taken at Rutgers University. There is also a minimum requirement of 24 research credits.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
University of Sheffield4,2(94)
Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Politics
Studying a PhD in Politics means embarking upon an exciting and novel research agenda, and joining a large community of scholars, both those currently at the University of Sheffield and others around the rest of the world.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$32,037/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Gender Studies (Social Sciences)
The University of Sussex is the place to be if you want to do a Gender Studies (Social Sciences) PhD that addresses social, economic, political, professional and policy debates around gender.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,389/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Geography
In this Geography programme at the University of Sussex you’ll work with expert faculty who are major contributors to policy debates within the UK Government, the EU and other international organisations.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,389/yr
City University of Hong Kong3,9(19)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 2% in Worldwide Public and International Affairs
The Public and International Affairs programme offered by City University of Hong Kong develops advanced research expertise in public policy, politics, and administration through rigorous theoretical and methodological training.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$24,228/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Psychology
From crowd behaviour to perception and studies of the brain – you’ll work with experts who will guide and support you through your research project. This Psychology programme is offered at the University of Sussex.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$36,465/yr
Washington State University4,5(33)
Pullman, United States Top 6% in Worldwide American Studies and Culture
The Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in the American Studies and Culture program at Washington State University requires a previous bachelor’s degree in American studies or a degree in a related discipline in the social sciences or the humanities.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$15,109/yr
University of Guelph4,2(61)
Guelph, Canada Top 7% in Worldwide Social Practice and Transformational Change
Interested in scholarship that cuts across conventional disciplinary boundaries? We offer a Social Practice and Transformational Change degree at the University of Guelph.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$10,991/yr
RMIT University4,1(135)
Melbourne, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide Economics, Finance and Marketing
Build on your advanced research skills and prepare for a successful career in public and private sector or academia with this Economics, Finance and Marketing course at RMIT University.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,396/yr
Ontario Tech University4,2(27)
Oshawa, Canada Top 20% in Worldwide Criminology and Social Justice
The PhD in Criminology and Social Justice at Ontario Tech University combines disciplinary and specialized study in Criminology, study in qualitative research methods and statistics, and applied learning experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings.
Ph.D. Full-time Blended
4 years$13,580/yr
University of Prince Edward Island4,1(35)
Charlottetown, Canada Psychology
The Psychology degree program at University of Prince Edward Island is designed to prepare students to practice as clinical psychologists.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$9,466/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Human Geography
Research in Human Geography at Keele University is clustered around two broad themes: Social Geography and Cultural Geography.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,848/yr
University of Amsterdam4,2(101)
Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide Sociology
The Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research is dedicated to providing supervision and support to post-graduate students pursuing a PhD in social sciences at the University of Amsterdam. It offers this degree programme in Sociology.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Economic Theories and Methods
Economic Theories and Methods research at The Open University UK draws on ‘mainstream’ economic theories and research methods along with a variety of alternatives. The department recognises the contribution of pluralism and mixed-methods approaches to advancing economic ideas and policies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr