Best Social Sciences Doctoral Degree Programs for 2025 - WeUni | WeUni EN

PhD in Maritime Affairs

World Maritime University

Sweden

Environmental Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Sustainability, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The World Maritime University (WMU) was established by the UN’s International Maritime Organisation in 1983 and is IMO’s apex institution for postgraduate education and research in the maritime field.

English

3 Years

PHD in Sociology of Law

Oñati International Institute For The Sociology Of Law

Spain

Law, Sociology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Oñati M.A. also provides excellent preparation for a Doctoral programme in a student's home country, or anywhere in the world.

PhD in Mathematics in Natural, Social and Life Sciences

Gran Sasso Science Institute GSSI

Italy

Mathematics, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Within the Ph.D. course in Mathematics in Natural, Social, and Life Sciences a priority has been established on mathematical modeling, both towards the traditional areas of application, such as Physics or Engineering, and towards emerging issues in Biology and Social Sciences.

English

4 Years

Doctor of Philosophy in Population Studies in Health

University of Lethbridge

Canada

Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. in Population Studies in Health is interdisciplinary in nature and delivered jointly by the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Faculty of Arts and Science. Students in this program are normally supervised by Faculty members in the Health Sciences and Social Science disciplines.

English

4 Years

Ph.D. in Journalism Studies

University of Colorado Boulder College of Media, Communication and Information

United States of America (USA)

Communication, Journalism

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. in Journalism Studies offered by the Department of Journalism is one of three separate and distinct tracks of the Media Research and Practice doctoral program within the College of Media, Communication, and Information.

English

Ph.D. Social Sciences and Education Policy

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

United States of America (USA)

Public Policy, Social Sciences, Education

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

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.

English

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

Michigan School of Professional Psychology

United States of America (USA)

Clinical Psychology, Psychology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) is an APA accredited post-master’s professional degree for those pursuing the highest level of practice in clinical psychology. Utilizing the practitioner-scholar model, the doctoral program provides a comprehensive foundation in the scientific bases of psychology to ground clinical training, dissertation research, and scholarship.

English

4 Years

Ph.D. in Social Work

University of Minnesota College of Education and Human Development

United States of America (USA)

Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Established in 1946, our program is one of the oldest in the United States. It develops a mentoring partnership between nationally prominent faculty and students to promote knowledge and skills in theory development and community-based research. Our faculty's research productivity was ranked 20th out of 76 U.S. social work doctoral programs in a recent study.

English

PhD in Social Work

University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work

United States of America (USA)

Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

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.

English

Ph.D. in Social Work

University of South Carolina College of Social Work

United States of America (USA)

Health Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Earning a Ph.D. in social work at the University of South Carolina will prepare you to provide leadership for social change by conducting transdisciplinary, community-engaged research into key issues and educating the next generation of social workers. The College of Social Work’s Ph.D. program is a rigorous program that combines two and one-half years of coursework with transdisciplinary scholarship.

English

Ph.D. in Marine Affairs

University of Rhode Island College of the Environment and Life Sciences

United States of America (USA)

Environmental Science, Public Policy, Sustainability

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The world’s coastal regions have become trendy places to live and visit. Our coasts and oceans are also immensely important ecologically and economically. Our coasts and oceans, however, are particularly vulnerable to overuse and climate changes.

English

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Scientific & Technical Communication

University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts

United States of America (USA)

Communication

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is a research degree that will prepare you for faculty positions in our core areas of rhetoric, writing studies, pedagogy, technical communication, technology, and culture. Our core coursework leads to seminars and courses in your concentration.

English

Ph.D. in Economics

University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Business

United States of America (USA)

Business Administration, Business, Economics, Management

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Start your academic career in one of our full-time residential Ph.D. programs in Economics or Business (with specializations in Accountancy, Finance, Management, or Marketing). Our research and teaching assistantships provide you with valuable hands-on experience where you collaborate closely with faculty committed to your success.

English

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Education

United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Counseling Psychology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Counseling Psychology program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) promotes equity, pluralism, and social justice through student training and education, research, and practice.

English

Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

United States of America (USA)

Clinical Psychology, Psychology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Psychology Department offers a Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) that places emphasis upon professional applications of psychology based on a solid grounding in the scientific knowledge base of psychology. The program is designed to meet the academic requirements of licensure and to provide the student with the background to immediately assume responsibilities in appropriate professional settings. Graduates of the program have performed well on licensure exams as evidenced by current licensure data.

English

Ph.D. in Media and Communication Studies

Indiana University of Pennsylvania College of Education and Communications

United States of America (USA)

Journalism, Marketing and Communications, Communication

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Designed for both full- or part-time students, the program offers a mix of options that enables students to fully participate in the cohort model. The program is offered in a weekend-based format with class meetings six times a semester. This includes a hybrid delivery model that merges online and face-to-face sessions. The program offers both full- and part-time options. This mix provides the supportive environment of a cohort model for all students while allowing a wider range of interactions with other students in the program.

English

Ph.D. in Education and Human Development

University of Colorado Denver School of Education and Human Development

United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Social Sciences, Education

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

This full-time program is designed for those whose aspirations are to join an academic faculty at higher education institutions for a career in higher education teaching and research. Become an expert in the field’s research literature, contemporary policy/practice issues, and research methodologies of your chosen concentration area while working closely with your faculty mentors.

English

Ph.D. in Counselor Education

University of Florida College of Education

United States of America (USA)

Education, Psychology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

A good fit for individuals who want to fulfill counselor educators' roles – research, writing, teaching, supervision, counseling and consultation, and leadership and advocacy.

English

Ph.D. in Public Affairs

University of Colorado Denver School of Public Affairs

United States of America (USA)

Public Administration, Political Science

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

This program emphasizes public administration scholarship, public policy, public management, and criminal justice/criminology in preparation for positions in academia and consulting firms, public management and administration, public policy analysis, politics and advocacy, and nonprofits.

English

Ph.D. in Political Science

University at Albany SUNY Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy

United States of America (USA)

Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. in Political Science program at UAlbany provides a broad foundation in classic and contemporary theoretical, empirical, and methodological debates in political science while allowing you to gain expertise in your area of interest. Choose from specialized majors in American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, public law, and public policy.

English

220 Best Social Sciences Doctoral Degree Programs for 2025

PhD in Maritime Affairs

PHD in Sociology of Law

PhD in Mathematics in Natural, Social and Life Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Population Studies in Health

Ph.D. in Journalism Studies

Ph.D. Social Sciences and Education Policy

The Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)

Ph.D. in Social Work

PhD in Social Work

Ph.D. in Social Work

Ph.D. in Marine Affairs

Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Scientific & Technical Communication

Ph.D. in Economics

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology

Ph.D. in Media and Communication Studies

Ph.D. in Education and Human Development

Ph.D. in Counselor Education

Ph.D. in Public Affairs

Ph.D. in Political Science

Doctoral Degrees, Social Sciences