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Involving in-depth studies of a specific field and usually requiring the creation of a doctoral dissertation as part of the necessary coursework, a PhD is an advanced degree. It can be the final degree you work towards after completing your bachelor's and master’s degrees. What is a PhD in Social Science? The field of social science focuses on understanding and working with people. This degr… Read more

Involving in-depth studies of a specific field and usually requiring the creation of a doctoral dissertation as part of the necessary coursework, a PhD is an advanced degree. It can be the final degree you work towards after completing your bachelor's and master’s degrees.

What is a PhD in Social Science? The field of social science focuses on understanding and working with people. This degree can focus on a few overlapping concepts and generally takes an interdisciplinary approach to give you a wide range of skills. Some of the coursework you engage in can include studying history, law, geography and sociology. You may focus a lot on how different types of people and cultures interact, and how problem-solving can be managed for both groups and individuals.

This degree can give you social skills that help you to be more successful in personal relationships. Problem-solving skills can be used to help you to overcome obstacles in your life, and a good knowledge of law and government can help you stay up-to-date on current issues and events.

Cost can be an important factor to consider when thinking about entering a degree program. Comparing schools and considering the possible options for taking classes online can help you find a program that suits your lifestyle and budget.

Among the many careers that can be available for somebody with a PhD in Social Science, perhaps the most straightforward is to become a social worker. With this high-level degree, you could also become a professor or teacher at a school. Some other possibilities for jobs can be becoming a historian, anthropologist, or political scientist. You may work as a researcher and contribute to many fields related to social science.

Since there can be many institutions that offer PhD programs, it can benefit you to explore different options before making a decision. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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Doctor of Applied Social Research

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University of Stirling
Stirling, United Kingdom

Our Applied Social Research Doctorate is designed to transform the way you think as a professional and ensure you can make a powerful impact in your field.

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Our Applied Social Research Doctorate is designed to transform the way you think as a professional and ensure you can make a powerful impact in your field. -
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Full-time
Part-time
36 - 96 months
English
Jan 2022
Campus
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Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences

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University of Vaasa
Vaasa, Finland

Students of the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences complete a Doctor of Administrative Sciences, D.Sc. (Admin.), degree or Doctor of Philosophy in communication studies. Th ... +

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Students of the Doctoral Programme in Social Sciences complete a Doctor of Administrative Sciences, D.Sc. (Admin.), degree or Doctor of Philosophy in communication studies. The programme is interdisciplinary and its aim is to train doctoral-level experts and independent researchers to positions especially in the public sector, but also in the private sector and for other actors of society. -
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Full-time
4 years
English
01 Jan 2022
Campus
 

Ph.D. in Social Innovation

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Saint Paul University
Ottawa, Canada

The School of Social Innovation of the Faculty of Human Sciences at Saint Paul University offers a Ph.D. in Social Innovation. The Ph.D. in Social Innovation provides a space ... +

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The School of Social Innovation of the Faculty of Human Sciences at Saint Paul University offers a Ph.D. in Social Innovation. The Ph.D. in Social Innovation provides a space for research and reflection aimed at understanding the dynamics and multiple impacts of social innovations, in order to assess and structure them more efficiently. -
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Full-time
6 years
English, French
Jan 2022
Campus
 

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Ph.D. in Legal and Social Sciences

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University of Camerino the international School of Advanced Studies
Camerino, Italy

Area: Legal and Social Sciences

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3 years
English, Italian
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Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD)

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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Toowoomba, Australia +3 More

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research degree available in all study areas and provides you with the skills to become an effective researcher in your previously studied ... +

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research degree available in all study areas and provides you with the skills to become an effective researcher in your previously studied discipline. By undertaking a Doctor of Philosophy you will have the expansive intellectual freedom to be able to make an original and substantial contribution to your area of study. -
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Full-time
Part-time
3 - 6 years
English
Campus
Online
 

PhD in Social Science

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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Hong Kong

The Ph.D. in Social Science prepares students who wish to pursue a career in academia, policy research or consultancy related to the affairs of society, polity, or economy, br ... +

The Ph.D. in Social Science prepares students who wish to pursue a career in academia, policy research or consultancy related to the affairs of society, polity, or economy, broadly conceived. As with MPhil students, Ph.D. students are assigned a thesis advisor and provided with a postgraduate studentship that carries with it the responsibilities of teaching/research assistance. -
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Part-time
3 - 6 years
English
Campus
 

PhD in Social Work (PhD)

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Baylor University Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
Waco, USA

Baylor's PhD program is designed to develop leaders and educators who can lead visionary social work education or service programs and conduct original research addressing our ... +

Baylor's PhD program is designed to develop leaders and educators who can lead visionary social work education or service programs and conduct original research addressing our world's complex social issues. The program provides a distinctive focus on integrating religion and faith with the ethics, values, and practices of the social work profession. -
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Full-time
English
Online
 

Doctor of Philosophy

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New York University NYU Silver School of Social Work
New York, USA

The NYU Silver School of Social Work Ph.D. program is committed to preparing stewards of the discipline for leadership positions at the national and global levels.

The NYU Silver School of Social Work Ph.D. program is committed to preparing stewards of the discipline for leadership positions at the national and global levels. -
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English
Campus
 

Ph.D. Social Sciences and Education Policy

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, USA

Explore research and the literature of sociology, political science, anthropology, and cultural studies. Students can expect a multidisciplinary focus on the social context of ... +

Explore research and the literature of sociology, political science, anthropology, and cultural studies. Students can expect a multidisciplinary focus on the social context of educational policy and practice, particularly in terms of social justice in formal and informal contexts of teaching and learning. -
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English
 

Community Well-Being Ph.D.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, USA

Community Well-Being seeks to train community-engaged action-researchers committed to promoting well-being and social justice through rigorous theoretical analysis and communi ... +

Community Well-Being seeks to train community-engaged action-researchers committed to promoting well-being and social justice through rigorous theoretical analysis and community-based research. -
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English
 

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD)

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Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
College Station, USA

The Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program provides students with a comprehensive educational experience that integrates didactic curricular lear ... +

The Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree program provides students with a comprehensive educational experience that integrates didactic curricular learning with immersive research training. Our students build a foundational body of knowledge and skills that prepares them to excel in a diverse array of biomedical research careers. -
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English
Campus
 

Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy Social Work

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University of Southern California USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Los Angeles, USA

The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work established the first social work doctoral program in the western United States in 1953. Today, we continue to welcome highly ... +

The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work established the first social work doctoral program in the western United States in 1953. Today, we continue to welcome highly motivated, self-directed individuals interested in university research and teaching. Students admitted to the Ph.D. program pursue an in-depth, customized course of study in an atmosphere of careful mentoring and respect for scholarship. -
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English
Campus
 

Doctor of Philosophy

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Bond University
Robina, Australia

The Doctor of Philosophy provides you with research expertise as well as transferable skills that will prepare you for both academic and executive careers in academia, researc ... +

The Doctor of Philosophy provides you with research expertise as well as transferable skills that will prepare you for both academic and executive careers in academia, research and industry. -
PhD
Full-time
208 weeks
English
Jan 2022
Campus
 

Social philosophy, PHD

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International Ataturk Alatoo University
Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

The study is based on the experience of the development of foreign and domestic social thought, research paradigms of social philosophy. The research is important in the conte ... +

The study is based on the experience of the development of foreign and domestic social thought, research paradigms of social philosophy. The research is important in the context of the crisis of the modern Kyrgyz community, which is looking for its own socio-cultural identity, seeking to create an effective system of social organization. -
PhD
Full-time
English
Campus
 

PhD in Social Work

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University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
Pittsburgh, USA

We are committed to training the next generation of scholars in social work, whose research will inform policy and practice addressing society’s most pressing problems.

We are committed to training the next generation of scholars in social work, whose research will inform policy and practice addressing society’s most pressing problems. -
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English
Campus
 

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