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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
Get advanced training in the scientific study of cognition, brain, and behaviour to prepare for a future in psychology and neuroscience research with the PhD in Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience degree from Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
London South Bank University3,9(58)
London, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide Human Sciences
A member of staff, expert in the chosen field, is directly responsible for guiding and supporting your research programme. Join the Human Sciences programme at London South Bank University.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$24,533/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide English Literature
Research in the Department of English brings the core values of our discipline - textual scholarship, critical and theoretical analysis, and contextual knowledge - to the dynamic and changing field of English literary studies. University of Bristol offers the English Literature programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,521/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide African Studies
Join the African Studies programme at the University of Birmingham and develop your own independent research project on Africa or its diasporas.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,529/yr
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management4,0(27)
Lisbon, Portugal Top 10% in Worldwide Development Studies
The Development Studies programme from ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics and Management aims to provide high quality training and produce original research in the area of Development Studies, a field of interdisciplinary research of the process of economic, social and political changes in modern societies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,371/yr
Loughborough University4,4(62)
Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide Geography and Environment
The Geography and Environment course from the Loughborough University provides tailored academic and pastoral support throughout your studies.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,138/yr
Lancaster University4,3(65)
Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Media and Cultural Studies
This Media and Cultural Studies course from Lancaster University offers a chance to develop your own knowledge and research in the ever changing world of media.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,491/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery
Enhance your Bachelor’s degree and gain an advanced understanding of PhD in Health Policy, Planning and Service Delivery at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Brunel University of London4,0(131)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide Culture and Evolution
Research in the area of Culture and Evolution delivered by Brunel University of London focuses on cultural variation in, and evolutionary origins of, psychology and behaviour – integration of proximate and ultimate perspectives, across levels of analysis from individual biology and personality, through group and social processes to the broader culture.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$33,423/yr
Newcastle University4,2(79)
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Politics
Throughout this Politics PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll benefit from a supportive, stimulating and challenging research environment.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,891/yr
University of Birmingham4,3(46)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Political Science and International Studies
Engage in cutting-edge research with expert supervisors, specialised modules, and a supportive, inclusive environment, ultimately enhancing your personal discipline-specific and transferable skills for diverse career paths with the Political Science and International Studies programme from University of Birmingham.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$30,842/yr
University of Bristol4,3(95)
Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide French
The Department of French is committed to research innovation and excellence in major aspects of French Studies. University of Bristol offers the French programme.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$29,521/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide PhD in Sociology
Enhance your Bachelor's degree and gain advanced knowledge and skills in Sociology with a postgraduate study at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Universidade de Aveiro4,4(203)
Aveiro, Portugal Top 7% in Worldwide Cultural Studies
The Cultural Studies degree of Universidade de Aveiro offers in-depth training in the field of culture as a phenomenon that articulates the symbolic and imaginary dimensions with the practices and social performances of concrete groups and communities.
Doctorate Full-time On-campus
3 years$2,247/yr
University of Nicosia4,2(154)
Nicosia, Cyprus Media and Communications
The Media and Communications PhD programme from University of Nicosia, with strengths across the fields of Media and Communication, offers aspirant researchers and accomplished professionals a strong platform to develop both their academic interests and their career.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,798/yr
SOAS University of London4,0(32)
London, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide South East Asian Studies
The South East Asian Studies programme from SOAS University of London offers the widest coverage in Europe of research and teaching related to the languages and cultures of the principal countries of South East Asia.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,529/yr
Istanbul Aydin University4,0(304)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 20% in Worldwide Political Science and International Relations
Political Science and International Relations at Istanbul Aydin University is a research intensive doctoral program designed to cultivate advanced theoretical knowledge, analytical rigor, and original scholarly contribution in the fields of political systems, global governance, and international affairs.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$2,250/yr
University of Reading4,2(27)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Human Geography
As a PhD Human Geography student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,319/yr
Cardiff University4,6(159)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Psychology
Cardiff University provide an excellent environment for research in Psychology with guidance from acclaimed .
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$35,991/yr
SOAS University of London4,0(32)
London, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Anthropology and Sociology
A majority of our Anthropology and Sociology PhD graduates at SOAS University of London have embarked on an academic career, taking up lectureships in universities in the UK as well as abroad, or pursuing further their interests through post-doctoral fellowships and other research-based posts.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,529/yr