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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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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
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
Durham University4,3(35)
Durham, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Psychology

Members of the academic staff at Durham University consistently produce and publish high impact research spanning all subdisciplines of Psychology. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$35,396/yr
University of North Dakota4,1(35)
Grand Forks, United States

Communication

Communication plays a fundamental role in our global society and it is imperative for us to recognize and appreciate the international and intercultural contexts in which it occurs. With a Ph.D. in Communication from the University of North Dakota, you'll learn about human communication across diverse cultures and through multiple systems.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$25,200/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Literacy and Social Justice

The Literacy and Social Justice research area at The Open University UK is located in the School of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
Toronto Metropolitan University4,3(94)
Toronto, Canada Top 15% in Worldwide

Communication and Culture

The Communication and Culture PhD degree delivered by Toronto Metropolitan University provides a thorough grounding in theory and method, and the practices, processes and technologies of contemporary, media-immersed cultures.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$19,104/yr
University of Buckingham3,8(14)
Buckingham, United Kingdom

International Studies

Students in the International Studies programme from University of Buckingham undertake supervised but independent research, at the end of which they submit a thesis embodying the results of that research. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$19,368/yr
Aberystwyth University4,1(50)
Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics programme offered by Aberystwyth University develops advanced expertise in economic analysis, policy evaluation, and quantitative research.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$27,075/yr
University of California, Davis4,3(12)
Davis, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

The Psychology Department at University of California, Davis offers a graduate program oriented toward training qualified students to pursue careers in the areas of research and teaching.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$30,691/yr
University of Bologna4,2(436)
Bologna, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

PhD graduates at University of Bologna will be able to obtain research positions or jobs related to applied Psychology or Neuroscience in variuos domains: national and international Universities, national and regional health service, social services, rehabilitation centres, private organizations.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Texas A&M University4,1(17)
College Station, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Communication

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Communication at Texas A&M University is research-intensive and allows students to specialize in one or more areas of study,

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$16,217/yr
Collegio Carlo Alberto3,7(20)
Torino, Italy

Comparative Analysis of Institutions, Economics and Law

The Comparative Analysis of Institutions, Economics and Law International Programme is an educational and research pole promoted by a number of renowned institutions and based in Torino at Collegio Carlo Alberto.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Insubria4,0(40)
Varese, Italy Top 20% in Worldwide

Methods and Models for Economic Decisions

Embark on an intellectual odyssey at the University of Insubria with the prestigious Doctoral Program in Methods and Models for Economic Decisions.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Kadir Has University4,2(100)
Istanbul, Turkey

Communication Studies

The Ph.D. programme in Communication Studies at Kadir Has University aims to train scholars specializing in all areas of media and communication studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$20,000/yr
Sorbonne University4,1(52)
Paris, France Top 1% in Worldwide

International Doctor of Philosophy

Explore the world of advanced research and global academic excellence with Sorbonne University's International Doctor of Philosophy program. Embark on a transcendent academic journey at a world-renowned institution dedicated to expanding the frontiers of knowledge. Sorbonne University invites you to be part of a transformative experience through our prestigious doctoral program.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
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
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Education Policy

The Education Policy Ph.D. program at the University of Pennsylvania equips graduates with the knowledge and methodological tools to use, understand, and conduct research on the pressing educational issues of the day.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$44,792/yr
Texas A&M University4,1(17)
College Station, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Psychology

The PhD in Psychology program at Texas A&M University trains students in experimental approaches to psychology. Students also benefit from cross-area research clusters.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$16,217/yr
Brown University4,6(16)
Providence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Slavic Studies

The Department of Slavic Languages at the Brown University offers a comprehensive doctoral program in Slavic Studies specializing in Russian literature and culture, in modern Czech culture and in Polish literature and culture.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$71,700/yr
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid4,1(127)
Madrid, Spain Top 10% in Worldwide

Advanced Studies in Human Rights

The variety of studies in the area of human rights requires a critical and methodological apparatus that the PhD program in Advanced Studies in Human Rights at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid provides in a rigorous manner.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$870/yr

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