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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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University of South Florida4,4(44)
Tampa, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology Ph.D. program at the University of South Florida provides a foundation in a broad range of sociological theories and research methods, and an opportunity for pursuing specialized interests in elective Sociology courses, courses in other departments, and dissertation research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$19,980/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Regulation, Governance, Policy Process

The Social Policy and Criminology discipline at The Open University UK undertakes active and extensive research in Regulation, Governance, Policy Process.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
University of Central Florida3,9(49)
Orlando, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Psychology - Clinical Psychology

The Psychology - Clinical Psychology PhD program at the University of Central Florida aspires to achieve excellence in research and clinical training.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$22,988/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Music and Gender

The Open University UK academics investigate a range of topics related to Music and Gender, embracing classical music, popular music and music technology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Place, Pilgrimage, Culture and Performance

Religious lives are lived out in specific localities, from busy urban neighbourhoods to rural and coastal communities. This Place, Pilgrimage, Culture and Performance programme is offered at The Open University UK.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Childhood and Youth

The PhD in Childhood and Youth Studies at the University of Sussex gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interdisciplinary interest and to hone advanced research skills.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,389/yr
Lovely Professional University4,2(17)
Phagwara, India Top 20% in Worldwide

Sociology

Emphasizes on off-the-shelf research to create new knowledge and explore future challenges with this Sociology program from Lovely Professional University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$3,900/yr
University of Jyväskylä4,2(17)
Jyväskylä, Finland Top 7% in Worldwide

Language and Communication Studies

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree presupposes the doctoral studies required in the curriculum as well as a dissertation. The licentiate degree consists of a licentiate thesis and additional postgraduate studies. University of Jyväskylä offers the Language and Communication Studies programme. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
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 Liverpool4,3(138)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Politics

As a vibrant and international department at University of Liverpool, we offer PhD supervision for British Politics, Political Science, International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$33,860/yr
University of Hull4,2(91)
Hull, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Physical Geography

Physical Geography research at University of Hull is renowned for its international scope and relevance across human and physical geography and geology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,515/yr
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

French Studies - History

At the New York University, we offer a our graduate students a phd degree in French Studies - History. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(9)
Madison, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Geoscience

The Department of Geoscience at University of Wisconsin Madison provides opportunity for advanced study leading to the master of science and the doctor of philosophy degrees. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Wellbeing

The PhD in Wellbeing at the University of Sussex gives you the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in an area of interest and to hone advanced research skills.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,389/yr
Western University - Canada3,9(58)
London, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

French Studies

At Western University - Canada, we offer our graduate students a phd program degree in French Studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,766/yr
City St George's, University of London4,7(13)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

With this program you will join the vibrant research culture in our leading Sociology department at City St George's, University of London and work closely with our expert supervisors, advancing your understanding and knowledge of sociology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$19,101/yr
Queen's University Belfast4,2(80)
Belfast, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Politics

The Politics programme offered by Queen's University Belfast develops advanced research expertise in political institutions, public policy, international relations, political theory, and conflict studies, enabling students to investigate contemporary political challenges through original and independent research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,523/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Children and Young People

The Social Policy and Criminology discipline at The Open University UK has interests in the research field of Children and Young People and is engaged in a number of lived experience, social policy and welfare-related research projects.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/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

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