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46 PhD programmes in Social Sciences in Australia

Global
The Global course from University of Technology Sydney (UTS) gives you the opportunity to work with experts and fellow researchers across the world, giving you access to international networks and experience from the start.

Doctor of Philosophy - Human Communication Science
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Human Communication Science candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Public Safety
The Doctor of Public Safety from Charles Sturt University is for you if you are working in any field of public safety and wish to make a significant and original contribution to understanding in the context of your professional practice.

Psychology
This Doctor of Philosophy programme in Psychology at the Federation University Australia sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.

Doctor of Philosophy - Humanities
As a doctoral research candidate in Doctor of Philosophy - Humanities at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Public Policy candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Media, Culture and Creative Arts
Your Media, Culture and Creative Arts research at Curtin University will use an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.

Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Psychology
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology at the University of Wollongong is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Arts and Social Sciences
The PhD in Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Sydney is for those with a first or second-class honours bachelor’s degree, a research master’s, or a master’s by coursework with a research component (75% or above). Alternatively, significant experience and high-level qualifications in the field may be accepted.

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Social Policy
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Social Work and Social Policy candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Geography and Sustainable Communities
The Doctor of Philosophy in Geography and Sustainable Communities at the University of Wollongong is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.

Economics, Finance and Property
In the Economics, Finance and Property programme from Curtin University you will demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and their practice.

Doctor of Philosophy - Spatial Sciences
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Spatial Sciences candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Doctor of Philosophy - Aboriginal Studies
Undertake meaningful research in the Doctor of Philosophy - Aboriginal Studies from Curtin University grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.
Social Sciences
Undertake a PhD in Social Sciences at Flinders University. Understand social forces and power structures, globalisation and sustainability issues.
Arts
Research various theories surrounding political, social and contemporary issues and make a substantial contribution to knowledge in your field with this PhD in Arts degree at Deakin University.
Social Sciences
Exceptional research degrees at ANU. A single four year research award offered by the ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences at Australian National University.
Economics
The Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of Melbourne is the leading PhD program in the region and sits among the world’s top graduate research programs.