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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences
University of Amsterdam4,2(101)
Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 1% in Worldwide Anthropology
The Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research is dedicated to providing supervision and support to post-graduate students pursuing a PhD in social sciences at the University of Amsterdam. It offers this degree programme in Anthropology.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Simon Fraser University4,1(86)
Burnaby, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide Geography
The PhD Geography program at Simon Fraser University offers an opportunity to stengthen research and analytical skills, while contributing to a deeper or more nuanced understanding of a specific topic within the discipline.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$3,046/yr
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)4,1(47)
Erlangen, Germany Top 3% in Worldwide Business, Economics and Society
The School of Business, Economics and Society at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) has a long tradition of conducting excellent research that addresses challenges facing the economy, business and society.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Wellbeing of Children, Youth and Families
The Wellbeing of Children, Youth and Families group at The Open University UK has strengths in a range of methodologies including psycho-social methods; critical discourse analysis; biographical and life-history research; historical methods; and secondary analysis of archived data sets.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,983/yr
Karlstad University4,3(8)
Karlstad, Sweden Sociology
Together with Gender Studies, Social Work and Psychology, Sociology forms part of the Department of Social and Psychological Studies at Karlstad University. Sociology also collaborates with other social science subjects in the research school affiliated with the Centre for Regional Studies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Pittsburgh4,1(7)
Pittsburgh, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Public and International Affairs
Whether you want to teach, conduct research, or work in a policy environment, the Public and International Affairs PhD program at the University of Pittsburgh will equip you with the skills, tools, and knowledge to succeed in highly competitive environments such as leading universities, government agencies, and nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations around the world.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$47,378/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Archaeology
Enjoy the flexibility to follow your own research interests, supported by our expert staff. You may also choose to study for either a Archaeology PhD or MPhil qualification at University of Nottingham.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,421/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Social and Political Thought
Politics is inextricable from human society and our teaching in this Social and Political Thought programme at the University of Sussex reflects this.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,414/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Psychoanalytic Sociology and the Psychosocial
Sociology at The Open University UK has a long history of engagement with psychoanalysis and the psychosocial. It offers this degree programme in Psychoanalytic Sociology and the Psychosocial.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,983/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Economics
The Centre for Economic Research at Keele University offers a lively and active environment for research in Economics.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,866/yr
University of Stirling4,2(69)
Stirling, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide Housing Studies
Study for a PhD in Housing Studies at the University of Stirling and you’ll be part of a research environment with an outstanding international reputation.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,740/yr
University of Sussex4,0(79)
Brighton, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide American History
American History at the University of Sussex welcomes research applications focusing on the social and political history of the United States.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,414/yr
University of Alberta4,2(137)
Edmonton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Sociology
The Department of Sociology at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$7,453/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Political Ideas
In terms of political concepts, Political Ideas staff at The Open University UK can supervise students working on citizenship, justice, rights, duties, governance, power, community, ecology, and democracy, to name a few.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$16,983/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Regional Studies
POLIS Regional Studies staff at the The Open University UK have an exceptionally wide range of regional expertise, encompassing Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, South and East Asia, Latin America, and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$16,983/yr
Carleton University4,4(75)
Ottawa, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide Political Science
The PhD Political Science program at Carleton University emphasizes the development of theoretical competence and rigorous analytical skills in the study of politics. Students choose two of the following fields: Political Theory, International Relations, Comparative Politics, Canadian Politics, and Public Policy.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$11,003/yr
Carleton University4,4(75)
Ottawa, Canada Top 8% in Worldwide Communication
Building on the essential research and critical thinking skills learned at the master’s level, our Communication PhD graduates at Carleton University form the next generation of communication scholars as well as holding senior positions in government and cultural agencies.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$11,003/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Criminology
The Criminology group at the Centre for Social Policy from Keele University is dedicated to the advancement of research in the fields of crime, punishment and criminal justice, grounded in sociological, theoretical, public policy and systematic empirical approaches.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,866/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide Economics and Policy of Innovation and Industry
As a process by which firms and industries evolve to deliver economic and social change, innovation is credited to raise productivity, improve living standards, increase competitiveness, and potentially mitigate climate change. This Economics and Policy of Innovation and Industry programme is offered at The Open University UK.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$16,983/yr
Deakin University4,1(18)
Geelong, Australia +2 Top 3% in Worldwide Psychology
Delve into health and psychology research and make a significant contribution to areas such as childhood development or mental health issues with this Psychology degree at Deakin University.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus +2
3 years$31,951/yr