PhD in Social Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

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Amazon

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Dell

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FAQs

• What kinds of courses do doctoral candidates take, especially related to methods or organisation?
  
  There are doctoral courses in research design, organizations and institutions, advanced qualitative methods, advanced quantitative methods, and courses relating to theory, politics, economy, and societal organisation. Many courses are offered in English, and students from other institutions can often take them.
• What is expected in the application (documents, proposal, references etc.)?
  
  You should submit proof of completed higher education credentials, transcripts, certificates, a research proposal or outline, sometimes previous publications or thesis work, and reference letters. The appraisers review academic performance, research proposal quality, and your fit to the subject/research environment.
• How often are doctoral positions advertised, and when do they begin?
  
  Positions are commonly advertised once a year. The application period is usually in mid-January to mid-February. The advertised doctoral positions begin on 1 September. Occasionally other calls appear outside this schedule.
• What are the general entry requirements to apply for a doctoral position in these fields at Södertörn University?
  
  Applicants need a master’s degree or its equivalent. They should have completed coursework amounting to around 240 credits (with a certain portion at second-cycle level), or have equivalent qualifications.
• What doctoral programmes does Södertörn University offer relevant to Social Sciences and Public Health?
  
  They offer doctoral education in areas including “Politics, Economy and the Organisation of Society” (which covers social sciences like sociology, public administration, welfare, and governance), and Public Health Sciences through collaboration. Multidisciplinary research is supported.