424 PhD programmes in Sociology

The Person and Society in the Contemporary World programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in subjectivity, social dynamics, and contemporary socio-cultural analysis.

York's PhD in Socio-Legal Studies at York University is at the vanguard of a growing number of postgraduate programs in Europe and North America in interdisciplinary legal studies.

Social Dimensions of Health (SDH) at University of Victoria is an interdisciplinary program that combines the faculties of Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, and Human and Social Development. 

Become an expert in human social behavior, patterns of social relationships and social interaction with a PhD in Sociology from Case Western Reserve University, one of the top research universities in the U.S.

The Sociology graduate program at University of California, Davis emphasizes rigorous preparation in sociological theory and research methodologies as the basis of sound scholarship. 

Close student-faculty mentorship and an emphasis on applied research prepare graduates of the Ph.D. in Social Studies Education program at University of Virginia for careers in university settings or at research organizations.

Students at Florida State University choose to pursue our graduate degrees in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Social Science Education for several reasons. 

The Sociology graduate program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) offers broad training in sociology, with several areas of concentrated expertise.

This Environment and Society degree programme is offered by the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Pretoria.

The Heidelberg Graduate School for the Humanities and Social Sciences is a central academic institute for doctoral candidates in the humanities, law and social sciences, who regard the exchange with academics from other disciplines as an important part of their own research. It is offered at Heidelberg University.

The PhD in Education, option in Social Foundations of Education at Oklahoma State University, is an interdisciplinary degree that focuses on the diverse factors and social issues that shape education. 

The Social Anthropology programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in cultural diversity, social relations, and human behaviour across societies.

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences at Utrecht University offers outstanding Master’s programmes and PhD programmes in the fields of general social sciences, cultural anthropology, methods and statistics, educational studies, educational theory, psychology, and sociology. 

Social Sciences at Taylor's University continues to attract strong interest from aspiring scholars committed to making a difference.

Engage in deep quantitative and qualitative research on the structure of human society. You will learn techniques to develop social explanations and explore theory construction. The doctoral program in Sociology at the University at Albany prepares you for a professional career in areas including academics, research, government and industry.

Become a leader in researching solutions for today’s most critical social issues! The PhD program in Community Research and Action at Binghamton University prepares students for rewarding academic or policy-related careers conducting high-quality, impactful scholarship.

This PhD program at the University of Toronto offers students with opportunities for advanced study, original research, and theoretical analysis in Social Justice Education. It is designed primarily for those interested in research and careers in academia. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology at the University of Toronto prepares students for careers in teaching and research. The program trains students to conduct theoretically informed and methodologically sophisticated state-of-the-art sociological research.

The Economic, Social and Management Sciences programme at AgroParisTech - Institut des Sciences et Industries du Vivant et de l'Environnement focuses on economic, social, and management sciences applied to agriculture, environment, and resource governance.

Explore complex social forces shaping how humans interact with the environment. This Environmental Social Science degree at Arizona State University incorporates planning, anthropology and economics to broaden your view of the factors surrounding environmental practice and facilitate new areas of innovation for a more sustainable future.