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3.6k PhD programmes in Social Sciences

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Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing

Over the course of your Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem studies, you’ll learn computational neuroscience and its application in understanding how the nervous system orchestrates disparate functions including perception and action, learning and memory, thought and creativity. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsFree

Doctorate in International Relations

Why a Doctorate in International Relations from the School for International Training?  Citizens around the world are witnessing major shifts in world order as new centers of power arise, populist movements grow, and political instability and conflict drive people across national borders.

Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$19,875/yr

English Literature

This English Literature PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to pursue an independent, cutting-edge research project that will make an original contribution to knowledge in your field.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,272/yr

Sociology

The Sociology research delivered by Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$23,955/yr

PhD in Psychology

Build on the knowledge and skills you gained in your Bachelor's degree and improve your career prospects with advanced study in the PhD in Psychology from Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Psychology

Cardiff University provide an excellent environment for research in Psychology with guidance from acclaimed .

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$36,084/yr

International and Rural Development

At the University of Reading, we offer several routes to a doctoral qualification, including this PhD in International and Rural Development.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,718/yr

Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies

The Cultural, Literary and Postcolonial Studies programme offered at SOAS University of London welcomes applications from students wishing to undertake research in the disciplines of Comparative Literature, Cultural Studies and Postcolonial Studies.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,610/yr

Politics

The Politics research at Sheffield Hallam University is often applied, which prepares you to tackle issues of immediate relevance to statutory and voluntary agencies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$25,137/yr

Geography and Planning

The School of Geography and Planning is a leading international centre of excellence in teaching and research in spatial planning, human geography and urban design from Cardiff University, where you can study the Geography and Planning programme.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$36,084/yr

Psychology

This Psychology research programme at the University of Brighton is at the forefront of developments in applied, critical, community, social and health psychology and emerging fields such as cyberpsychology and ecopsychology.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,150/yr

Industrial and Organisational Psychology

The Industrial and Organisational Psychology degree at University of Canterbury applies psychological theories and principles to understand individual attitudes and behaviours in the workplace, and how these attitudes, behaviours, and performance can be improved through hiring practices, training programs, leadership, and management systems.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,033/yr

World Economics

The World Economics programme from Corvinus University of Budapest is an academic workshop with a history spanning more than a quarter of a century, founded by internationally renowned professors of international economics and development studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$9,367/yr

Social and Political Science

The Social and Political Science programme is offered at the University of Chester and it draws on interdisciplinary perspectives to inform both the teaching and research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,119/yr

Economics

The Economics programme from Maynooth University  is built on the foundation developed in the MSc programme. While this programme provides the basic skills and technical knowledge base via taught courses and a directed thesis, the PhD programme builds on this to further students’ skills and knowledge to enable them to do world class research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$16,393/yr

Psychology

A University of Hertfordshire research degree in Psychology is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,488/yr

Business and Economics

Make a novel contribution to knowledge, position yourself as an expert in your field, and open a range of doors with future employers – by embarking on a PhD at Loughborough Business School. Learn more at the Business and Economics from the Loughborough University.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,219/yr

International Development

Pursue the International Development degree at the University of Birmingham, conduct impactful research, and develop skills under the guidance of academic supervisors within an active research environment focused on real-world impact.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
3 years$30,921/yr

PhD in Forensic Psychology

Expand on your degree and take your skills and knowledge to the next level with advanced study in PhD in Forensic Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

Humanities and Communication

The doctoral programme in Humanities and Communication from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) trains students to research the social change phenomena that can be found in social practice and ideology. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 Online
4 yearsTuition not available

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