Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) In Social Sciences
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Sciences is a well-balanced programme that imparts an understanding of the
causes of social changes, or the relationships between individual and state. The first year of the Programme will consist
of compulsory course work followed by intensive research in various fields like Sustainability in Social Science, Social
Anthropology, Education and Learning, Public Services, Environment and Energy, International Relations, Decision
Making in Social Science and many more. The Department also offers its researchers strong support with specific
methodological issues such as comparative research design, statistical methods, and survey research. During the
independent studies, the students will be encouraged to work with industry leaders, civic leaders, government leaders,
governmental as well as non-governmental development agencies, and general public to assure that all outcomes of
their independent thinking are linked with their individual growth as well as with the betterment of the society. At every
stage of learning, the students will be encouraged to invent new ideas in the field of Social Sciences. The students will be
encouraged to participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences as well as to publish in refereed journals. The
outcomes of the proposed programme are designed to contribute significantly towards societal outlook and
environmental responsibility, improved quality of life of the population, and more importantly, towards the socio-cultural
development and prosperity of the nation and its populace.
PROGRAMME AIM
The purpose of this program is to encourage students to make unceasing and diligent efforts to pursue holistic self development to cultivate self-discipline and integrity, to nurture creativity into broad-minded future leaders with
international outlook.
ProgrammeAims (PA) of PhD in Social Science programme are:
- To provide students with advanced knowledge in the theory and practice of areas of Social Sciences studies with the
concept of research work. - To prepare them for critical problem solving, decision making on various situations and responsibilities in the course
of their research work. - To create qualified managerial level Social Science professionals to lend support towards the Social Sciences work
in their specialty. - To develop and prepare professionals with research knowledge and aptitude that is useful for industrial need and in
the professional social sciences specialty area
Full Time Duration : 28 Months.
Ongoing, Limited Seats Available
- A Master Degree (Level 7, MQF) accepted by the HEP Senate; or
- Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree (Level 7, MQF)
that are accepted by the HEP Senate
LIST OF COURSE/MODULE OFFERED IN THE PROGRAMME
- Research Methodology
- Computer Applications
- Dissertation (Thesis work)