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A Doctor of Philosophy is generally the highest level of degree that a scholar can receive. Typically lasting 3-4 years, this program requires extensive studying, research, and hard work. Students can earn a PhD in various fields of study. What is a PhD in Social Sciences? This degree focuses on the intricate social relationships of human society. Students may study subjects concerning the human s… Read more

A Doctor of Philosophy is generally the highest level of degree that a scholar can receive. Typically lasting 3-4 years, this program requires extensive studying, research, and hard work. Students can earn a PhD in various fields of study.

What is a PhD in Social Sciences? This degree focuses on the intricate social relationships of human society. Students may study subjects concerning the human society as a whole, such as economics or politics. Some focus areas may include communication studies, social and health services, regional development, and the economy. Program participants can receive hands-on experience while mastering the basic concepts of social sciences.

Scholars who earn a PhD in Social Sciences can become active listeners as well as influential representatives who are aware of public issues. They can also gain communication skills, which can benefit them in all aspects of their lives.

The price of earning a Doctor of Philosophy degree can differ depending on the program, location, and school type. Scholars who are interested in a PhD in Social Sciences can call or email the school of their choice to find the exact cost.

Becoming an expert in social sciences can be beneficial to scholars who are looking for careers in political or social fields of study. Some may choose to become political scientists who analyze both past and present political strategies. Others may choose to become economists, sociologists, or geographers. With a strong understanding of society and social relationships, scholars can become psychologists or anthropologists. With a PhD, some learners may choose to become highly qualified historians or professors.

Fortunately, there are many available locations where students can earn and receive a PhD in Social Sciences. Universities from several countries may offer this degree. Scholars may also have the opportunity to take online PhD programs. 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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Ariel University
Ari'el, Israel

Join doctorate students from Israel and many other countries around the world in developing and expanding your horizons. Take your research to the next level by furthering you ... +

Join doctorate students from Israel and many other countries around the world in developing and expanding your horizons. Take your research to the next level by furthering your academic interests and experience in advanced laboratories, under the guidance of world-class researchers with proven research in an environment of multidisciplinary international research cooperation. -
PhD
Full-time
English
Oct 2020
Campus
 

Doctor of Clinical Psychology
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Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, USA

The APA-accredited doctorate program in clinical psychology at Georgia Southern University (GS) is a full time, day program offering a course of study leading to the Doctor of ... +

The APA-accredited doctorate program in clinical psychology at Georgia Southern University (GS) is a full time, day program offering a course of study leading to the Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree. The program’s curriculum prepares graduates for the practice of psychology with a special focus on practice in rural areas. Coursework and training prepare students for licensure as a psychologist, with an emphasis on educating emerging psychologists for the underserved areas in the state of Georgia and adjacent regions in the Southeast. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
English
13 Jan 2020
Campus
 

Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology
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Medaille College
Buffalo, USA

The Medaille College Clinical Psychology Program is a 99-credit program leading to a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology. The program is located at Medai ... +

The Medaille College Clinical Psychology Program is a 99-credit program leading to a Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology. The program is located at Medaille College’s Buffalo Campus. The primary goal of the program is to educate and prepare students for careers as professional psychologists. The program follows the Practitioner-Scholar Model of the National Council of Schools and Programs in Professional Psychology and meets the requirements for licensure in New York. -
PhD
Full-time
5 years
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

Doctor of Philosophy
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University of Pittsburgh School of Education
Pittsburgh, USA

The Pitt School of Education is a leading institution for scholarly research and training through its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education degree. Our Ph.D. program will ... +

The Pitt School of Education is a leading institution for scholarly research and training through its Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education degree. Our Ph.D. program will prepare you for a life of scholarship, inquiry, and research. Our graduates have joined the faculty of leading universities and have an impact as leader-practitioners. Our Ph.D. program covers the following disciplines: Applied Developmental Psychology; Education Leadership; Exercise Physiology; Higher Education Management; Language, Literacy, and Culture; Learning Sciences and Policy; Mathematics Education Science Education; Social and Comparative Analysis in Education; Special Education; Urban Education. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
Aug 2021
01 Dec 2020
Campus
 

Doctor of International Relations
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Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations
Geneva, Switzerland

The Doctor of International Relations (DIR) Programme is the highest degree offered by the Geneva School of Diplomacy and brings together academic excellence through meticulou ... +

The Doctor of International Relations (DIR) Programme is the highest degree offered by the Geneva School of Diplomacy and brings together academic excellence through meticulous independent research, and real world applicability. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
3 years
English
Campus
 

PhD by Research
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Institute of Development Studies
Brighton, United Kingdom

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is at the forefront of development. Our students come from all over the globe and are united in their commitment to transform approa ... +

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is at the forefront of development. Our students come from all over the globe and are united in their commitment to transform approaches to equitable and sustainable development that helps ensure better lives for everyone, everywhere. -
PhD
Full-time
Part-time
3 years
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Psychology
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Lingnan University
Tuen Mun, Hong Kong

Teaching and research in the Department of Applied Psychology cover many exciting areas, including occupational health psychology, positive psychology, applied social psycholo ... +

Teaching and research in the Department of Applied Psychology cover many exciting areas, including occupational health psychology, positive psychology, applied social psychology, cross-cultural psychology, cognitive psychology, work-life balance, and human-computer interaction, etc. -
PhD
Full-time
30 months
English
Campus
 

Doctor of Psychology
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California Southern University
Costa Mesa, USA

One of the most popular degree programs at CalSouthern, the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) is an applied, clinically focused degree that meets the educational requirements for li ... +

One of the most popular degree programs at CalSouthern, the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) is an applied, clinically focused degree that meets the educational requirements for licensure as a clinical psychologist in the state of California. The PsyD program culminates in a doctoral project focused on a topic about which you are most passionate—it’s one of the most exceptionally rewarding academic experiences you can undertake. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
Online
 

Ph.D. by Publication
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University of New York in Prague (UNYP)
Prague, Czech Republic

A Ph.D. by publication is similar to a conventional Ph.D. but recognizes research work carried out by entrepreneurial companies and academic organizations that lead to novel a ... +

A Ph.D. by publication is similar to a conventional Ph.D. but recognizes research work carried out by entrepreneurial companies and academic organizations that lead to novel and publishable results. A UNYP Ph.D. by publication usually requires a minimum of three years, during which time there should be three publications, in literature approved by the University of Bolton. These publications should be in relation to the student's thesis and area of expertise and should develop the student’s knowledge of the subject. The award of this Ph.D. is based purely on these three published works and as such rewards on-going activities rather than additional work. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
Sep 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Political Science, Public Policy Track
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Central European University, School of Public Policy
Budapest, Hungary

The Doctoral Program in Public Policy is a specialized track in the Political Science Ph.D. The program run by the CEU Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and ... +

The Doctoral Program in Public Policy is a specialized track in the Political Science Ph.D. The program run by the CEU Doctoral School of Political Science, Public Policy, and International Relations. CEU is an English-language graduate school in Budapest, Hungary that is accredited in the United States and Hungary. -
PhD
Full-time
English
Campus
 

PhD in Political Science
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Palacky University
Olomouc, Czech Republic

The programme boasts an impressive staff that includes political scientists, social and political theorists and historians. International and interdisciplinary research projec ... +

The programme boasts an impressive staff that includes political scientists, social and political theorists and historians. International and interdisciplinary research projects and collaborations are regularly undertaken and staff members are supported to build upon -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
Campus
 

Ph.D. in Human Science, major in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS)
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Florida State University - Department of Family and Child Sciences
Tallahassee, USA

In the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Ph.D. program, we train students to become the next generation of scholars, university faculty, and researchers. Our graduat ... +

In the Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Ph.D. program, we train students to become the next generation of scholars, university faculty, and researchers. Our graduates have successfully obtained positions of their choice in some of the nation’s leading academic institutions. -
PhD
Full-time
3 years
English
Aug 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Psychological Research
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ITESO - Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara
Tlaquepaque, Mexico

In collaboration with the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, this doctoral program is registered on the National Registry of Quality Graduate Programs (PNPC) of the Na ... +

In collaboration with the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, this doctoral program is registered on the National Registry of Quality Graduate Programs (PNPC) of the National Science and Technology Council (CONACYT). -
PhD
Full-time
6 semesters
Spanish
20 Jan 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Communication, New Media and Cultural Studies
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McMaster University Faculty of Humanities
Hamilton, Canada

The challenges we face today—social and environmental injustice, climate change, precarious work, surveillance, and a shrinking public sphere—are big, complex and multifaceted ... +

The challenges we face today—social and environmental injustice, climate change, precarious work, surveillance, and a shrinking public sphere—are big, complex and multifaceted. Among their many other dimensions, they are questions of communication and culture, which demand urgent engagement. The Ph.D. in Communication, New Media, and Cultural Studies (CNMCS) is for creative students who embrace complexity, love difficult questions, and hunger for intellectual, artistic, and pedagogical risk-taking driven towards positive social change. -
PhD
Full-time
4 years
English
08 Sep 2020
01 Feb 2020
Campus
 

PhD in Transformative Studies (Online Program)
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California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, USA

Our program explores leading-edge issues in innovative ways that combine scholarship, creativity, and self-inquiry.

Our program explores leading-edge issues in innovative ways that combine scholarship, creativity, and self-inquiry. -
PhD
Online & Campus Combined
Full-time
2 years
English
Sep 2020
Online & Campus Combined
Campus
Online
 

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