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University of Kentucky Online
Doctorate of Social Work
- Lexington, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
4 semesters
Distance Learning
English
The University of Kentucky's online DSW degree prepares master's level practitioners to address the diverse needs of our times.


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Horizons University
PHD in French Language, Civilization and Culture
- Paris, France
PhD
Full time
3 years
Distance Learning
French
The PhD in French Language, Civilization and Culture (100% online and ONLY in French langauge) aims to enable students to acquire advanced training by deepening their knowledge of the French language and literature and their development over the centuries. Through the use of appropriate methodological tools and in-depth personal reflection, supported by a substantial literature review, the results of their study will be able to contribute to the advancement of knowledge on the subject.


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American International Theism University
Doctor of Psychology in Grief Counselling
- Englewood, USA
PhD
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
American International Theism University has something for everyone. Now with our Accelerated Degree Programs, you can complete your Master’s or Doctorate Degrees in up to three years. Each course offers six credit hours and lasts for six weeks. Let your hard work and dedication pay off by achieving your degree in half the time. Enrollment is open, and students may begin the program at any time. All courses take place in classrooms, with a faculty member that provides one-to-one mentoring. Students also have free access to our comprehensive Study Tactics and Resources Center, which offers links to subject-related websites, libraries, articles, and research assistance.


Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
PhD in Education and Social Sciences
- Brixen, Italy
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English, Italian, German
PhD in Education and Social Sciences This PhD programme addresses the study of education and social sciences in an interdisciplinary context, providing the necessary skills to face research in the theoretical and empirical-experimental field and promoting the development of innovative application practices.


University of Lodz
PhD in Doctoral School of Social Sciences
- Łódź, Poland
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English, Polish
University of Lodz Doctoral School of Social Sciences provides its doctoral students with a Doctoral Supervisor’s care and helps to obtain the knowledge necessary to obtain a PhD degree in Social Sciences. The study curriculum makes it possible for a doctoral student to gain advanced level qualifications pertaining not only to the implementation of the doctoral dissertation but also to professional development (improvement of research workshop and improvement of teaching qualifications) as well as personal development (soft skills).
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences
- Tromsø, Norway
- Harstad, Norway
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The PhD program in the humanities and social sciences offers a research programme that qualifies candidates for work in academia or other areas in which there is a strong demand for scientific insight and analytical thinking. The research programme is offered in a range of subjects and has different areas of specialisation.


Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
PhD in Humanities & Social Sciences
- Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Sde Boker, Israel
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts degree in the Departments of Behavioral Sciences, Bible and Ancient Near-Eastern Studies, Hebrew Language, Hebrew Literature, History, and Philosophy.


The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen - The School of Humanities and Social Science
MPhil-PhD in Computational Social Science
- Shenzhen, China
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The MPhil-PhD Program in Computational Social Science is designed for students who wish to pursue an academic career in the broad area of computational social science and humanities. It will train students to identify interesting and promising research topics and conduct research projects by bridging the gap between computational techniques and traditional studies in humanities and social sciences.


UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD in Social Science
- Tromsø, Norway
- Harstad, Norway
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PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
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The PhD programme in social science embraces disciplines like business, economics, marked, administration and resource management. It is also possible to conduct interdisciplinary projects. In order to become a PhD candidate, you have to apply for a research fellow position that is advertised and get employed, or be employed at an external institution that will fund the PhD study.


Royal Roads University
Doctor of Social Sciences
- Victoria, Canada
PhD
Full time
4 years
Blended
English
The Doctor of Social Sciences program is the first degree of its kind in North America. It approaches the study of complex, real-world problems within an interdisciplinary and Trans disciplinary framework. The program design brings the research intensity of a traditional doctorate to an applied, professional focus. In this program, you will explore interdisciplinary applications of the social sciences for practical, sustainable transformation across organizations and society.

University of Pécs
PhD in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences
- Pécs, Hungary
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The structure of the PhD in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences of the Medical Faculty is similar to those of most European and American universities. The doctoral (PhD) degree, as the highest qualification attainable at university, is confer- red by the University of Pécs on those who have given evidence of having acquired sufficient practical skills and theoretical knowledge to conduct scientific research independently.


Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
PhD in Arts, Education and Sciences
- 50, Singapore
PhD
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
NIE offers graduate studies by research leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in line with the increasing emphasis on research in the areas of Arts, Education and Sciences.


University of Johannesburg
PhD in Social Work
- Johannesburg, South Africa
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
The Doctoral program entails a substantial piece of independent research that contributes something new to theory or practice in the field of social work. The program assists you in becoming an expert in a particular facet of social work. We have four Doctoral supervisors with a diverse range of expertise, including clinical social work, community development, developmental research, econometrics, gender-based violence management, occupational social work, poverty, resilience, social development, social policy, social security, and youth transitions.


Faculty of Humanities, Charles University
PhD in Social Ecology
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
At present, there is a consensus that just having a comprehensive understanding of the planet’s natural system does not suffice. It is necessary to understand the complex interactions between the socio-economic system and the vital planetary systems which provide society with ecosystem and natural services. The Social Ecology doctoral programme contributes to the development of the environmental approaches characteristic in their interdisciplinary nature. The goal of the programme is the advancement of knowledge, which should contribute to the creation of a theoretical base from within the strategy of making economic, social, and cultural development sustainable, especially from an environmental perspective.


Ludovika University of Public Service
Ph.D. in Military Sciences
- Budapest, Hungary
PhD
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Doctoral School of Military Sciences has a wide spectrum of research fields: Security Studies, Social Aspects of Defence Studies, General Military Theory, Theories of Military Science, Defence Logistics and Defence Economics, National Security and Theory of Defence Information Technology and Communication.


ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management
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PhD in Economic and Social History
- Lisbon, Portugal
PhD
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
Portuguese
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The Ph.D. Economic and Social History was established by the Technical University of Lisbon in 1991 and adapted to the European Higher Education Area in 2009. This 3rd cycle course aims to teach and produce original research in the eld of Economic History.

Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University (FSV UK)
PhD in Public and Social Policy
- Prague, Czech Republic
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus, Blended
English
The Public and Social Policy (PSP) doctoral study program prepares students for basic and applied research and teaching in academia as well as other types of activities requiring a high level of theoretical and methodological education in PSP. This program is open to all master's degree graduates or equivalent.


University of Florence
PhD Course in Political and Social Change
- Florence, Italy
PhD
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The doctoral program focuses on identifying a common thematic area: understanding the processes that drive social and political change. In an increasingly complex and globalized world, understanding these processes, both innovative and persistent, necessarily requires the contribution of multiple disciplines.
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Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.