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School for International Training4,0(1)
Online Doctorate in International Relations
Why a Doctorate in International Relations from the School for International Training? Citizens around the world are witnessing major shifts in world order as new centers of power arise, populist movements grow, and political instability and conflict drive people across national borders.
Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$19,875/yr
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem3,8(19)
Jerusalem, Israel Top 1% in Worldwide Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing
Over the course of your Brain Sciences - Computation and Information Processing at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem studies, you’ll learn computational neuroscience and its application in understanding how the nervous system orchestrates disparate functions including perception and action, learning and memory, thought and creativity.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsFree
Bangor University4,4(73)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Hispanic Studies
The School of Modern Languages offers the possibility to do a PhD/MPhil in Hispanic, Catalan or Galician Studies. The Hispanic Studies programme is offered at Bangor University.
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$26,381/yr
Dalhousie University4,0(60)
Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Economics
Dalhousie University's Doctor of Philosophy in Economics programme offers you the opportunity to gain a strong foundation in economic theory and quantitative methods in applied fields of economics. Dalhousie University's economics graduates work with universities, government agencies and the private sector.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$5,170/yr
Cardiff University4,5(162)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Languages and Translation Studies
Languages and Translation Studies programme from Cardiff University aims to offer knowledge and expertise in subject-specific and generic skills, qualifying you for both academic and non-academic positions in a variety of organisations.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$36,122/yr
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency
The influence of individual differences in brain rhythms on language and music competency project at University of Dundee will aim to answer the question of why some individuals have better speech comprehension skills or are more musical than others.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
Bangor University4,4(73)
Bangor, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Archaeology
The PhD/MPhil Archaeology programme is being offered by the Bangor University and is a research programme
Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,028/yr
University of Reading4,3(34)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Geography
As a PhD student in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at University of Reading, you will be part of a vibrant research community.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$32,334/yr
Maynooth University4,2(58)
Maynooth, Ireland Top 4% in Worldwide Geography
The Geography degree from Maynooth University is research degree, awarded on the basis of a research thesis. Thesis presentation is supported by a number of taught mandatory Graduate Education modules (GREPs).
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$16,496/yr
Universidade de Aveiro4,5(329)
Aveiro, Portugal Top 2% in Worldwide Territory, Risk and Public Policies
The Territory, Risk and Public Policies doctorate degree course is taught at Universidade de Aveiro.
Doctorate Full-time On-campus
4 years$3,240/yr
University of Reading4,3(34)
Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Economics
We offer flexible modes of study designed to fit with your needs. Our Economics PhDs at University of Reading are available for study on a full-time basis over three years and part-time over four to six years, starting in the autumn term of the academic year.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,749/yr
SOAS University of London4,1(43)
London, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Anthropology and Sociology
A majority of our Anthropology and Sociology PhD graduates at SOAS University of London have embarked on an academic career, taking up lectureships in universities in the UK as well as abroad, or pursuing further their interests through post-doctoral fellowships and other research-based posts.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,644/yr
Victoria University of Wellington4,1(73)
Wellington, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide PhD in Spanish and Latin American Studies
Get an in-depth understanding of Spanish and Latin American culture, society and literature, and build your fluency in the Spanish language with the PhD in Spanish and Latin American Studies degree at Victoria University of Wellington.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Birmingham4,2(62)
Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide Geography (Urban and Regional Studies)
This Geography (Urban and Regional Studies) programme from University of Birmingham is offered by the Department of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. Based in a city with a rich industrial heritage and rapid urban transformation - your future as a thought leader in planning and development starts here.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$30,954/yr
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)4,3(37)
Sydney, Australia Top 1% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Dundee4,1(71)
Dundee, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide Semiosis - Semiotic Enhancement of Visual Communication for Improved Audience Engagement
How can Peircean semiotic theory facilitate this in visual communication’s primary audiences for mutual benefit? The Semiosis - Semiotic Enhancement of Visual Communication for Improved Audience Engagement programme is offered by the University of Dundee.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$29,682/yr
University of Huddersfield4,3(57)
Huddersfield, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide Economics and Econometrics
This Economics and Econometrics PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,299/yr
University of Hull4,2(94)
Hull, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide Politics
Politics at the University of Hull is recognised globally as contributing to the cutting-edge of research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$23,675/yr
Cardiff University4,5(162)
Cardiff, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide Welsh
The Welsh Programme offered at Cardiff University, aims to offer knowledge and expertise for a career in language planning, media, government, teaching, management and research.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$36,122/yr
University of Canterbury4,0(28)
Christchurch, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide Political Science and International Relations
Investigate politics, communities and how we make decisions collectively as governments with the Political Science and International Relations programme at University of Canterbury.
Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,063/yr