3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

University of Dundee4,1(73)

Dundee, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Education, Social Work and Community Education

This Education, Social Work and Community Education PhD degree programme is offered at the University of Dundee.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$30,544/yr

University of Southampton4,4(94)

Southampton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

Tackle social, health and educational challenges by making an important contribution to the study of the brain and behaviour. Psychology students at University of Southampton join our tight-knit and diverse research community from all over the world.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$36,800/yr

Lancaster University4,3(65)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Applied Social Science

The Applied Social Science course from Lancaster University has an active research community within the fields of child protection, theories of welfare, gender and sexuality, family support and family justice, law and social work, community care, and health and social care.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

Hanken School of Economics4,5(14)

Helsinki, Finland

Economics

The Economics programme of Hanken School of Economics is organised jointly with Aalto University and University of Helsinki within Helsinki Graduate School of Economics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsFree

Loughborough University4,4(62)

Loughborough, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy

Undertaking the Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy programme at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills, which you can apply to a range of careers in academia, industry and beyond.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$31,138/yr

Lancaster University4,3(65)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Politics

The Politics course from Lancaster University aim is to support you throughout your studies, whether through reading groups, research methods study classes, opportunities to present and review research projects or links with external presenters.

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 Geography

Deepen your knowledge of the relationships between people, place and the environment with postgraduate study in human PhD in Geography at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Bristol4,3(95)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Anthropology and Archaeology

The Anthropology and Archaeology department at University of Bristol has an international 'four-field' approach, combining archaeology with evolutionary, social and linguistic anthropology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2

4 years$29,521/yr

University of Bristol4,3(95)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Geographic Data Science

This Geographic Data Science programme at University of Bristol trains the next generation of geographic data and quantitative social scientists who are interested in understanding how to use data science and other quantitative methods to tackle pressing geospatial challenges in social and natural environments.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$37,069/yr

Lancaster University4,3(65)

Lancaster, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Organisational Health and Well-Being

This Organisational Health and Well-Being course from Lancaster University is innovative and international first, developing knowledge and understanding of the psychological, social and organisational dynamics in the relationship between work and health.

Ph.D. Part-time Blended

4 years$16,391/yr

University of Bristol4,3(95)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Politics

This Politics programme from University of Bristol provides an opportunity to conduct advanced political research in an interdisciplinary school.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

4 years$29,521/yr

University of Canterbury3,8(23)

Christchurch, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide

Sociology

The Sociology programme at University of Canterbury helps you gain a deeper understanding of the workings of societies, organisations, and communities.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$4,818/yr

Corvinus University of Budapest4,0(85)

Budapest, Hungary

Economics

The aim of the Economics programme from Corvinus University of Budapest is to teach students how to write papers that can be published in high-quality scientific journals. Students also learn to conduct economic analyses that assist decision-makers in formulating economic policies for the country and businesses.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$8,990/yr

Flinders University4,0(47)

Adelaide, Australia Top 6% in Worldwide

Criminology

Understanding the drivers of crime with this PhD in Criminology at the Flinders University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 years$26,691/yr

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide

PhD in French

Expand your knowledge of French culture, society, and literature, and take your fluency in the PhD in French language to the next level at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology3,8(12)

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 2% in Worldwide

Economics

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Economics doctoral programme follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$6,310/yr

University of Canterbury3,8(23)

Christchurch, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide

Te Ao Māori

The values of Aotahi have been modelled on the traditions of Māui-Tikitiki-a-Taranga – the Māori demigod famous for obtaining the knowledge of fire and snaring the sun. The Te Ao Māori programme is offered at University of Canterbury.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$4,818/yr

Curtin University4,2(61)

Perth, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

Doctor of Philosophy - Aboriginal Studies

Undertake meaningful research in the Doctor of Philosophy - Aboriginal Studies from Curtin University grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available

Victoria University of Wellington4,1(82)

Wellington, New Zealand Top 6% in Worldwide

PhD in Criminology

Go deeper into the explanations for crime and the workings of the criminal justice system. Study the characteristics of offenders and how criminal behaviour relates to a wide range of social factors with this PhD in Criminology degree at the Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsTuition not available

University of Birmingham4,3(46)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Psychology

Hone your research skills and pinpoint the area you are passionate about with the Psychology degree at University of Birmingham.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus

3 years$33,956/yr