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1 PhD Social Sciences & Psychology University in Australia

Western Sydney University leads the 1 PhD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in Australia at #400 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Across the whole list there are 2 courses to choose from.

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Social Sciences & Psychology at other levels

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — Western Sydney University at #400 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. Western Sydney University has the largest research record in this group, with 2,982,636 citations and an h-index of 478.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 1 public to 0 private institutions.

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Western Sydney University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Australia for PhD Social Sciences & Psychology?

Western Sydney University (QS World #400) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Social Sciences & Psychology in Australia?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Social Sciences & Psychology course take in Australia?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Social Sciences & Psychology courses start in Australia?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Social Sciences & Psychology courses in Australia?

Western Sydney University, with 2.

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