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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Applied and Forensic Cognition

The Applied and Forensic Cognition Research Group at The Open University UK is a vibrant team of psychological researchers interested in all aspects of forensic and cognitive psychology addressing applied issues in collaboration with practitioners from a range of backgrounds.

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

Psychology of Health and Wellbeing

The Psychology of Health and Wellbeing (PHeW) research strand at The Open University UK is a theoretically and methodologically diverse group with a focus on practices of health and wellbeing.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,970/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Sociology

Research in Sociology at Keele University is clustered around four main areas: family, community and domestic life; consumerism, everyday life and contemporary culture; globalisation, risk and anxiety; urban spaces and cultures. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,848/yr
University of Chichester4,3(11)
Chichester, United Kingdom

Social Work and Social Policy

Taking your research in social policy to the next level. Research in Social Work and Social Policy at University of Chichester makes a fundamental contribution to social justice and building inclusive societies. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,344/yr
Walden University4,4(15)
Online

Behavioral Health Leadership

Develop your disciplinary knowledge and management skills while building on your practical experience with a Doctor of Psychology in Behavioral Health Leadership at Walden University.

Ph. D. Part-time Online
2 years, 9 months$19,467/yr
University of Missouri - Columbia4,4(8)
Columbia, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Agricultural and Applied Economics

The Agricultural and Applied Economics program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia prepares students for a rewarding career in academia, agricultural business, government or international agriculture.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,924/yr
University of Massachusetts Boston4,8(5)
Boston, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology doctoral program at the University of Massachusetts Boston is an innovative approach to sociology and its application to resolving national and international issues.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$29,932/yr
University of Hawaii at Manoa4,1(18)
Honolulu, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Economics

The Economics Department at University of Hawaii at Manoa offers one of the world’s leading graduate programs, providing theoretical, empirical, and historical foundations for the study of economic policies across the globe.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$44,864/yr
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
University of Mississippi3,8(4)
Oxford, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Political Science

Learn research skills and develop your own research agenda with this Political Science program at the University of Mississippi.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
9 years$30,150/yr
Charles University4,3(112)
Prague, Czech Republic Top 5% in Worldwide

Contemporary European Cultural History

The aim of the doctoral programme Contemporary European Cultural History offered at Charles University is the scientific preparation of experts for thematically broad-based research on history and cultural history.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$781/yr
National University of Singapore4,5(61)
Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Communications and New Media

The department offers a PhD programme in Communications and New Media at National University of Singapore, on a full-time and part-time basis. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,420/yr
University of Central Florida3,9(49)
Orlando, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Texts and Technology

The Texts and Technology program at the University of Central Florida supports engagement with digital practices in dialectical, rhetorical, procedural, and critical-cultural fields.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$22,988/yr
University of South Africa (UNISA)4,2(488)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 15% in Worldwide

Communication

A doctoral degree in Communication at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$1,410/yr
Arizona State University4,3(214)
Tempe, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Sociology

Engage in ongoing research projects with individual Arizona State University faculty, with research teams, and with research institutes and centers from throughout the university, all with this Sociology PhD.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$27,810/yr
University of Camerino4,4(38)
Camerino, Italy Top 20% in Worldwide

Legal and Social Sciences

Embark on a scholarly journey at the University of Camerino with the doctoral program in Legal and Social Sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
The University of Toledo5,0(3)
Toledo, United States Top 15% in Worldwide

Spatially Integrated Social Sciences

The University of Toledo's Ph.D. program in Spatially Integrated Social Sciences is one of the only programs of its kind in the country. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$28,306/yr
University Kebangsaan Malaysia4,3(31)
Kampung Baru Subang, Malaysia Top 6% in Worldwide

Malaysian and International Studies

The postgraduate Malaysian and International Studies program at University Kebangsaan Malaysia emphasizes research within the social sciences with focus on various disciplines especially economics, sociology, political science, law and culture. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$3,545/yr
London School of Economics and Political Science4,3(73)
London, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

International Relations

Study at a world-leading department for international relations, analysing foreign policy, nationalism, international environmental politics and war studies. Learn more at the International Relations programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$33,793/yr

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