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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam4,2(129)
Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Environmental Geography

The PhD programme in the department of Environmental Geography at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has a strong methodological focus in developing, applying and interpreting novel approaches for the description, mapping, and modelling methods land and food systems on different spatial and temporal scales.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$11,151/yr
Manchester Metropolitan University4,3(143)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Sociology and Criminology

The Sociology and Criminology programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables researchers to deepen their expertise and develop advanced research and practical skills in sociology, criminology, and related social science fields.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$26,735/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Economics

Economics students at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign must pass comprehensive qualifying examinations on Econometrics, Macroeconomics and Microeconomics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$32,204/yr
University of Pennsylvania4,3(22)
Philadelphia, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Communication

With one of the nation's premier doctoral programs in Communication, the Annenberg School at the University of Pennsylvania is a tight-knit, supportive community of scholars committed to advancing knowledge of our media environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$44,792/yr
Western University - Canada3,9(58)
London, Canada Top 4% in Worldwide

Geophysics

The scope of these Geophysics research projects at Western University - Canada represents an enormous range of interests, from purely 'academic' to strongly 'applied' industrial and environmental topics.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,766/yr
University of Alabama Huntsville4,3(12)
Huntsville, United States

Applied Experimental Psychology

The Applied Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program at the University of Alabama Huntsville is designed to prepare you to solve complex real-world problems by utilizing knowledge of scientific theory and the skills involved in conducting high-quality research. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$28,000/yr
Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich4,1(100)
München, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

Culture and History

The Class of Culture and History, integrated into the Graduate School Language & Literature Munich at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, offers graduate students the opportunity to study major issues in the history, culture, media, politics, and society of the United States, Canada and the Americas, including the Caribbean. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
University of Manitoba4,1(126)
Winnipeg, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Geography

The PhD program in Geography at the University of Manitoba offers the chance to work with world-class researchers on problems and opportunities stemming from a changing environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,450/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Clinical and Counselling Psychology

The PhD in Counselling and Clinical Psychology, Clinical and Counselling Psychology Field (CCP) at the University of Toronto provides training in the theory, research, and practice of clinical and counselling psychology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$4,400/yr
University of Toronto4,1(290)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Counselling Psychology

Through intensive coursework and supervised practicum, this Counselling Psychology program at the University of Toronto provides practicing professionals with the advanced knowledge and skills for work in leadership positions in counselling practice in educational settings.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,400/yr
New York University4,3(115)
New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Psychology - Law

At the New York University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Psychology - Law. Join us! 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University at Albany4,3(8)
Albany, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Public Administration and Policy

Gain authoritative knowledge of multi-dimensional public policy and public management problems and master the social science methodologies used to analyze and address them, all with this Public Administration and Policy program at the University at Albany.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$28,318/yr
University of Leeds4,4(54)
Leeds, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Politics and International Studies

Studying for a PhD in the School of Politics and International Studies at University of Leeds will allow you to become an expert in a specialist area, develop advanced research skills and enhance your professional development. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,755/yr
City St George's, University of London4,7(13)
London, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Politics

Our International Politics PhD research programme at City St George's, University of London enables you to undertake substantial research addressing complex contemporary issues including political economy, social change and global policy.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$19,116/yr
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Critical Theory and Cultural Studies

Develop your own original research in an environment with a strong transnational and transcultural perspective. We offer a Critical Theory and Cultural Studies degree at University of Nottingham. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Buckingham3,8(14)
Buckingham, United Kingdom

Caribbean and Latin American Studies

The PhD in Caribbean and Latin American Studies at University of Buckingham enables graduate students to pursue in-depth research under expert supervision on the history, culture, social anthropology, and politics of this area. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$19,383/yr
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona4,1(92)
Barcelona, Spain Top 3% in Worldwide

Psychology of Communication and Change

The Psychology of Communication and Change programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in communication, learning, and transformation across individual, social, and organisational contexts.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$851/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(9)
Madison, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Economics

The doctoral program in Economics at University of Wisconsin Madison offers a firm grounding in the theory and tools of economics as well as in a variety of fields of specialization.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
University of Essex4,2(88)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Languages and Cultures

Within the Languages and Cultures programme from University of Essex we aim to provide our research students with work and storage space, including laboratory facilities and access to online bibliographies, corpora and other resources.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,570/yr
University of East London4,3(139)
London, United Kingdom

Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology

Studying for an Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology degree with University of East London's School of Psychology will push you to the limit - and our world-class academic staff will support you.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$23,259/yr

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